William Fagan Watkins of Pulaski, TN passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at Southern Regional Heath Systems Pulaski. He was born in Giles County, TN on February 10th, 1941 and was 82 years old.
Fagan was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Fagan loved trading and dealing antiques. He was an avid Tennessee football fan. Fagan loved listening to old music and singing along. In his free time, he loved jogging, walking, and spending time with family.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to House on The Rock, St. Jude, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The Funeral Service will be on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at 11:00am in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The burial will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Fagan was preceded in death by, his parents, Bernice and Myrtle Watkins, brothers, Guy, Carl, Elmer, and Duncan Watkins, sisters, Nola Watkins, Bessie Chapman, Katherine Chapman, Daisy Richardson, Lacy Adcock, and Elizabeth Henson.
He is survived by,
His wife of 50 years, Betty Perryman Watkins of Pulaski, TN
Daughters, Paula (Joe) Watkins Bowles of Frankewing, TN
Amelia Watkins of Pulaski, TN
Son, Joseph (Erin) Watkins of Lawrenceburg, TN
Grandchildren, Lee Holt, Nevaeh Ehrhardt, Ethan Ehrhardt, Judah Watkins, Titus Watkins, Jacob Watkins, and Luke Watkins.
2 Great-grandchildren
Brothers, Tommy (Diane) Watkins of Pulaski, TN
Terry (Marie) Watkins of Pulaski, TN
Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for William Fagan Watkins.
