Doug Watkins

Walter Douglas "Doug" Watkins age 90 of Lexington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. He was born June 6, 1931 in Lexington and has lived in Lexington his entire life. Doug was the 6th child of eight children born to Walter Lundy Watkins and Tullia Frances (Miller) Watkins. Doug grew up a farm boy east of Lexington. He attended Spring Hill country school until the 8th grade and finished his schooling at Lexington, graduating with the class of 1950. While in school he met and later married Margaret Ann Black. They were married on November 7, 1953 while he was on leave from the Navy. Doug joined the U. S. Navy in 1951 and proudly served his country for four years during the Korean Conflict. Together Doug and Margaret had four children, lost their infant son, Michael, and raised Garry, Lori, and Lisa. Doug worked as a self-employed paint contractor for over 45 years. After retiring in the late 1990's, he started working part time as the custodian and general maintenance for the Lexington First Baptist Church. He remained there until Margaret passed away in 2008. Doug was a faithful Christian, after being baptized he joined Lexington First Baptist Church in the late 1970's. He was ordained as a deacon in June, 1980, taught Sunday School for many years and served on various committee over the years. Throughout his life he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, especially the annual Colorado hunting trips with his brothers. He also was an avid flower and vegetable gardener. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Walter and Tullia Watkins, Infant son, Michael Douglas Watkins, Wife, Margaret Ann 3-5-2008, Four brothers, Glenn, Edwin, Richard and Eldo, One sister, Arnita Williamson He is survived by: Three children, Son, Garry Neal Watkins and wife Diana of Ocklawaha, Fl. Daughters, Lori Ann Austin of Shawnee, OK, Lisa Dawn Watkins of Lexington, OK. Two sisters, Jequetta Ramsey and husband Curtis of OKC, Sue Byrd of Phoenix, AZ. Five grandchildren, Amber Lee Tilford and husband Eric of OKC, Evan Ryan Austin of Shawnee, OK, Brooke Jordan Zylstra and husband Mike of Jacksonville, Fl, Jonathan "Austin" Marr-Cox of Ocala, Fl. Jake Carson Watkins of Naples, Fl, Also, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at the Lexington First Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed on First Baptist Lexington's Facebook page, and Wilson Little's Facebook as well. Interment will be at the Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma City https://act.alz.org/donate Send online condolences @wilsonlittle.com. Thank you to all nurses and staff at Loving Care Home Health and Hospice.

Doug Watkins

June 6, 1931 - October 16, 2021