Robert Lee “Bud” Watkins

Robert Lee “Bud” Watkins, 87, of Coles Valley Road, Robertsdale, PA died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.

Born on September 24, 1933 in Groundhog Valley, he was the son of the late Clarence Webster and Edna (Stains) Watkins.  He married the former Jean L. DeHart on April 7, 1981.  Mrs. Watkins preceded in death on November 2, 2014.

He is survived by three children, Robin Watkins and husband Phillip Ramsey, Buddie Watkins and wife Alisha and Lorie Watkins and husband Sam Harper, step-children Wilbert Barker and wife Tonya, Tammy Duvall and husband Tim, Yvonne Rickabaugh and husband Steve and Zebra Barker.  Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive.  

One sister, Winnifred Worthy, also survives of Huntingdon, PA.

Brothers Melvin Watkins, Ralph Watkins, Lewellyn “Butch” Watkins, Clarence Watkins, Marlin “Trig” Watkins, Lawrence “Sandy” Watkins and sisters June Duvall, Isabell Cramer, Vera Swindel and an infant sister preceded in death.

Mr. Watkins was of Protestant Faith.

He retired after 30 years of service as a truck driver with IBEW Local #126.  He recently received a pin for 55 years as a member of IBEW.  He was also a member of the Three Springs Senior Center.

Mr. Watkins was an avid hunter who you could find in the hollows and ridges of Joller Mountain.  He loved gardening and his beloved beagle Daisy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, 245 Seminary Street, Cassville, PA with Pastor Nathan Starr officiating.  Interment will be made at Cassville Cemetery, Cassville, PA.  Friends may call from 6-8 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

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