Clifton Eugene Watkins, born October 4, 1932 and departed to his heavenly home Friday, June 27, 2014. He went home to be with Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt & Laura Watkins; one sister, Mollie Watkins; three brothers, Matt Watkins, Jr., Herbert Watkins, & Virgil Watkins; and one special brother-in-law, Geo Seale. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Seale Watkins of Irvine, Kentucky; two daughters, Virginia Waites and husband Ray of Lexington, Kentucky and LeAnn Watkins of Adrian, Michigan; 2 stepdaughters, Debra Hendry and husband Myron of Orlando, Florida and Angie Metcalf and husband Ken of Winchester, Kentucky; one stepson, Timothy Powell of Irvine, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Gloria Caudill and husband Tom, Mary Johnson and husband Paul, Linda Poe, and Nada Taylor; 1 brother, Harold Watkins; and a host of nieces and nephews, friends, and loved ones.
He was a member of New Vision Full Gospel Church and he served in the United States Army for 3 years.