James Thomas Watkins

1939 - 2017

James Thomas Watkins obituary, 1939-2017, Gardendale, AL

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy

Birmingham, Alabama

James Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2017.

WATKINS, JAMES THOMAS "TOMMY", age 78 of Gardendale, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Barbara P. Watkins; parents, Harvey and Orine Watkins; and brothers, Cecil Watkins and Harold Eugene Watkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Naomi Frazier Watkins; sons, William Harold Watkins (Valerie) and Kenneth Enman; daughters, Paula Swafford (Todd), Tommie Lynne Dugger (Jeff), Andrea Catalano (Anthony) and Wendy Enman Hallmark (Chip); brother, William Scott Watkins (Janet); sisters, Naomi Reed, Betty Finley and Kaki Childers (Buddy); 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Tommy was a Deacon and taught Sunday School at Pioneer Baptist Church and lived his life as a shining example for God. He loved dressing as Santa Claus during Christmas and bringing joy to children. Tommy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 35 years. His family will receive friends on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 10-11 AM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel and celebrate his life with a service at 11 AM led by Pastor Darryl Castleberry. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery across from Chalkville First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pioneer Baptist Church 4235 Pinson Valley Parkway Birmingham, AL 35215.

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September 7, 2017

George & Zeta McLane

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. May God comfort the family.

September 6, 2017

Jean Butters Wells

Our prayers are with each of you at this time.
Tommy was such a special person in my life and one that I admired and appreciated. I thank God for the opportunity to have known him. Your loss is heavens gain.

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Sep

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235

Sep

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235

Sep

8

Burial

New Prospect Cemetery

AL

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Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235

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