Martin L. “Bruce” Watkins
Martin Lewis “Bruce” Watkins, 71, of Paris, VA died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Watkins was born in 1942 in Marion, Virginia. He was a supervisor for Santee Construction until his retirement in 2005. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of VFW Post 9460 in Berryville, VA. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and he loved his dog, Barney.
Mr. Watkins married Virginia Lucille (Ashford) Watkins on November 15, 1977 in Herndon, Virginia.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Marty Watkins of Darlington, MD and Terry Watkins; a stepson, William H. Poland of Mineral, VA; two stepdaughters, Darlene Murphy of Sumerduck, VA and Gloria Jean Clatterbuck of Nokesville, VA; five grandchildren; four step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two sisters, Glenna Dancey of Marion, VA and Sandy Blevins of Marion, VA.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Watkins, and a sister, Janice Martin.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Celebrant Joseph R. Dilleree officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 9460, P.O. Box 331, Berryville, VA 22611.
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