BREMEN- Donald “Donnie” Watkins, 69, of Bremen died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The youngest of eleven children he was born October 1, 1951 in Muhlenberg County. He was of the Baptist faith, but in his own words, his faith was of “The Church of A Kind Heart”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goble and Lucille Watkins; brothers, James “Jimbo” Watkins, William “Bill” Watkins, Edgar “Lee” Watkins; sister, Sue Middleton; two half sisters, Virginia Brown, Edna Klink.
He never met a stranger and had a smile for everyone that he encountered. He was respected and appreciated and loved. He was a giver. The takers may always eat better, but the givers will always sleep better. Always be a giver. He was not one to judge and believed that everyone deserved a chance. He wanted to see everyone win in life, and if he could help make that happen, he did.
He loved his sweets and had been known to eat a whole chocolate cake by himself a time or two. He loved to cook for those he loved and never turned down a good jar of shine. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, music and a great knowledge of history. He was a story teller, telling the best of stories. Some, you had to see to believe.
He touched many lives during this journey with wisdom, happiness, warmth, and love. Now, onto his next, he will join those he touched that passed before him and will be celebrating in the streets of Gold. Most of all, he was a great dad and papaw. With ears that listened, a hand to always hold, a love that was never ending and a heart that was made of gold.
Survivors include his daughter, Shawna (Glenn) Cisney of Bremen; granddaughter, Taylor Cisney of Bremen; brother, Mike Watkins of Midland; sisters, Ann Middleton of Madisonville, Dean Tucker of Bremen and Wilda Walley of Bremen. He also leaves behind a small village of nieces and nephews and his four legged friend, Chloe.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Mike Neal officiating and Rev. Jeff Calhoun assisting. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be held Tuesday beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Family and Friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
