Bradley Watkins

Bradley “Brad” Watkins, 70, of Boaz, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.

Bradley was a welder for James Marine for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman. Bradley enjoyed hunting and sitting on the bank fishing whenever he could. He was a jokester and also loved to dance. Bradley was a craftsman who could make just about anything out of metal. His heart belonged to his family. He was also a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Bradley is survived by seven children, Kim (Rev. Glen) Coram of Metropolis, Scott (Rita) Watkins of Hickory, Jennifer (Richard) Warmowski of Symsonia, Holly (Keith) Wilson of Karnak, Sarah (Richard) Norman of Benton, Rebecca (Amanda) Watkins of Boaz, and Dustin (Candace) Watkins of Sedalia; five siblings, Alecia (Wayne) Hayden of Paducah, Kelly (Sabrina) Watkins of Clarksville, Fran Scott of Kevil, Jane Reynolds of McCracken Co., and Paula Edwards of Graves Co.; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Bradley is his wife of 37 years, Connie Sue Watkins; his parents, Ray and Mary Watkins; one grandson, Trevyn Wilford; one brother, Jerry Watkins; and one sister, Ina Watkins.

A funeral service for Bradley will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Friends may visit the family from 5:00 pm to service hour.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.