Rev. E. Gene Watkins' Obituary
Rev. E. Gene Watkins, 78, retired Assembly of God pastor, died on January 30, 2013. He was the first child born to Rev. E.T. and RosaLee Watkins on January 8, 1935 near Lawton, Oklahoma. Watkins was alumni of Sothwestern Assemblies of God College. He attended school there from 1951-1954. Upon graduation, he pastored numerous churches in both Oklahoma and Iowa. Watkins was an eighth generation minister. He served on the Ministrial Alliance and worked closely with the youth in his churches. He was a huge sports fan and was very close to his family. Watkins is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dorma; son, E. Gene Watkins II; daughters, Paula Brubaker and Linda Van Dyke; sister, Betty Tucker; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services are 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. James United Methodist Church.
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