In Memory

Henry Watkins - Class Of 1928

Henry Watkins

Henry C. Watkins, 76, 615 W. Chestnut, Olney died Friday March 8, 1985 in Richland Memorial Hospital.  Services in Summers Funeral Home with Rev. David McNabb presiding. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites by Olney Veterans Organizations.

Mr. Watkins was born August 22, 1908 in Evansville, Ind., the son of Fred and Cora (Collins) Watkins.

He was a laborer and was a member of Olney Lodge 926 B.P.O.E. and Richland Post 30 American Legion.  (SK 3 ~ U.S. Navy ~ WWII)

Survivors include a son, Bryant, Rohnert Park, Ca.; a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Reynolds, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)