Watkins, Dennis W., 73, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System.
Dennis was born January 27, 1942 in Deer Creek, MN. In 1964, he married Suzanne Scholtes and together they had two children, Michael Watkins and Dawn Meyers, and three grandchildren, Alison Watkins, Zachary Meyers, and Haley Meyers. In 2001, he married Lori Morgan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fay Watkins, and mother, Mildred Wilson; sisters, Ellen Puttonen, Arvilla Denny, and brother, Dale Watkins. He is also survived by three sisters: Loraine Kresa, Alice Eskro, and Carol Goodman.
Dennis served in the US Navy from 1959-1963 and the US Coast Guard from 1963-1980. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He also worked for the US Postal Service for 26 years. Dennis served as Commander for the local AmVets Post 698 on several occasions and organized many functions for military personnel.
The family will hold a celebration of life from 1-3:oo PM on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at American Legion Post 104, 7550 60th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Donations can be sent in Dennis’ name to the Bay Pines VA Health Care Systems, Hospice Unit – PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
Being a proud veteran myself,I thank you for your service and hope to meet you in heaven.Patricia(Franks)Watson(USAF).