On February 11, 2025, the world lost an amazing man, Harold Watkins, of Caddo Mills, TX, he was 79. Harold passed surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 05, 1945 to Raymond Columbus Watkins and Mary Louise Watkins in Sherman, Texas.

He is preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, and 3 sisters, Jeannie, Marilyn, Alice. Harold leaves behind his loving wife of almost 58 years, Gail Watkins, and their 3 children, Patricia Richardson of Sunnyvale, TX, Clarence Watkins (wife Melinda) of Caddo Mills, TX, Bonnie Cantu (husband Fernando) of Royse City, TX, his oldest sister Juanita Rutledge (husband Johnny) of MI, along with numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family members.

Harold leaves behind a legacy for his grandchildren, Monica Beal (husband Dakota) of TN, Christopher Richardson (wife Paris) of Forney, TX, Cody Watkins ( wife Charity) of TN, Chad Watkins, (wife Christina) of Garland TX, Lanya Martin (husband Gabriel) of TN, Melissa Cantu of Royse City, TX, Alexandrea Hudson (husband Chase) of Rockwall, TX, Ashley Richardson of Sunnyvale, TX, Bryce Richardson of Sunnyvale, TX.

Harold was the best G-Grandpa to all of his great grandchildren and he loved them the same, Bandon Watkins of TN, Grayson Beal of TN, Rylee Martin of TN, Aiden Martin of TN, Mack Beal of TN, Willow Cantu of Royse City, TX, Kylee Martin of TN, Judah Watkins of Garland, TX, Jaxsten Watkins of Garland, TX, Sage Hudson of Rockwall, TX, Cooper Richardson of Forney, TX, Judson Watkins of Garland, TX.

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 was known for his hard work, from US Postal Worker, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pest Control, City of Dallas, Ready mix Concrete Driver, and many more

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.