Bobby Troy Watkins
July 31, 1940 - September 29, 2016
Bobby Troy Watkins, Sr., of Perrin, Texas, was born on July 31, 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Jeff David and Ivalene (Clark) Watkins. He passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 76 years old. Bobby married Marsha Jeanell (Oldham) Holman on August 13, 1976 in Jacksboro, Texas. He was retired from the oilfield as a Pulling Rig Operator but kept himself busy working at Wal-Mart, where he had many friends. Bobby was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend that will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Julie Moore; and siblings Herman, Vernon, Jerry, Merlene, and Earlene. Among those who will cherish his memory include his wife Marsha Watkins; children Bobby Troy Watkins, Jr., Ronald Wade Watkins, and Marilyn Evette Miller; son-in-law Randy Moore step-sons Larry Holman and wife Leslie, Donnie Holman and wife Jan, Timothy Holman, and James Holman and wife Susan, 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, siblings Jay Watkins, Wanda King, Betty Burgoyne, Margie Sones, Joyce Swanick; and many other extended family members and friends. If so desired memorials may be made to: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital https://community.tsrhc.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=196 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, Texas 75219 or American Heart Association https://donatenow.heart.org/ PO Box 841125 Dallas, TX 75284-1125
Bobby Troy Watkins, Sr., of Perrin, Texas, was born on July 31, 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Jeff David and Ivalene (Clark) Watkins. He passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 76 years old. Bobby married Marsha... View Obituary & Service Information