Freddie Eugene Watkins, 68, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at Pardee Hospital.
He was a son of the late Virgil and Pearl Watkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force retiring as Technical Sergeant after twenty years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty Eight years, ìJackieî Watkins; a son, Freddie Watkins and his wife, Heather; a daughter, Rebecca Watkins; ten grandchildren, Rev. Anthony Watkins and his wife Emily, Morissa Baker, SSgt. Stefan Watkins-Krukowski and his wife , Britteny, Stephanie Krukowski, Christopher Goodson, Kelli Watkins, Taylor Kupusta, Jade Krukowski, Ethan Watkins, and Jordan Kupusta; three great-grandchildren, Trinity OíNeal, Jesslyn Watkins and Landon Watkins-Krukowski.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Jackie: I am so very sorry at your sudden loss. Keep looking upward and the Lord will carry you through.