On February 11, 2025, the world lost an amazing man, Harold Watkins, of Caddo Mills, TX. Harold passed surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 05, 1945 to Raymond and  Mary Watkins in Sherman, Texas. Harold was 79. He is preceded in death by both parents and 3 sisters-Jeannie, Marilyn, Alice.

Harold leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 58 years, "his Lady", Gail Watkins, and their three children: Patricia Richardson of Sunnyvale, Texas; Clarence Watkins and his wife Melinda of Caddo Mills, Texas; and Bonnie Cantu and her husband Fernando of Royse City, Texas. Along with his oldest sister Juanita Rutledge and her husband Johnny of Michigan. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Harold leaves behind a legacy for his grandchildren: Monica Beal and her husband Dakota of Tennessee; Christopher Richardson and his wife Paris of Forney, Texas; Cody Watkins of Tennessee; Chad Watkins and his wife Christina of Garland, Texas; Granddaughter-in Law Charity Martin of Tennessee; Lanay Martin and her husband Gabriel of Tennessee; Melissa Cantu of Royse City, Texas; Alexandrea Hudson and her husband Chase of Rockwall, Texas; Ashley Richardson of Sunnyvale, Texas; and Bryce Richardson of Sunnyvale, Texas. Harold was the best G-Grandpa to all of his great grandchildren: Brandon Watkins of Tennessee; Grayson Beal of Tennessee; Rylee Martin of Tennessee; Aiden Martin of Tennessee; Mack Beal of Tennessee; Willow Cantu of Royse City, Texas; Kylee Martin of Tennessee; Judah Watkins of Garland, Texas; Jaxsten Watkins of Garland, Texas; Sage Hudson of Rockwall, Texas; Cooper Richardson of Forney, Texas; and Judson Watkins of Garland, Texas.

Harold was known for his love of Blue Bell Ice Cream "AND" Diet Coke and his tools, he had a way with preaching back in the day, he never had an issue opening his home to those in need. He was always first in line to help in the church, from building to having everyone show up for fellowship at his home, making homemade ice cream at midnight, to playing "Hot Potato" with ice, he made great friendships that lasted a lifetime. Harold’s hands were never idle—whether working tirelessly to provide for his family or lending them in service to others. He was known for his hard work, from a U.S. Postal Worker, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pest Control, Maintenance  Man, the City of Dallas, ready-mix concrete driving, and beyond. His journey through life was one of quiet strength and resilience, woven into the fabric of those who had the privilege of knowing him. From the rolling plains of his birthplace to the bustling heart of Dallas, Harold’s presence left an indelible mark. Though words can only capture a fraction of a life well lived, may his memory bring comfort to those who knew him. You are greatly missed, and will be forever in our hearts.

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