Obituary of Robert E. Watkins

WATKINS, Robert E. Age 91 of Horseheads and longtime resident of Watkins Rd. in Pine Valley passed away March 31, 2015. Bob was born in Southport, NY Dec. 19, 1923 to the late S. Earl and Mertie (Hollock) Watkins. He was predeceased by his wife Arlene Impson Watkins and by grandson Tommy Watkins in 2004. Robert is survived by his sons and daughters, Ilene (Dana) Stanton of Texas, Susan (James) Rose of Virginia, David (Beth) Watkins of Elmira, and Eugene Watkins of Big Flats. He has three Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren. Step children and their families include, Merle and Cheryl Impson of Tampa, FL, Karl and Dianne Impson of Big Flats, NY and Sonjia and Scott Bump of Horseheads, NY. Bob was a long time member of Light House Baptist Church as well as a Trustee and usher there. He was retired in 1998 from Hardinge Inc. as a machinist and also had worked at Remington Rand. Bob was a proud WWII veteran serving in the US Army 11th Armored Division. He was a member of the Horseheads American Legion Post #442. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and could repair almost any broken item sent his way. If you ever received a card or note from him, Bob probably personalized it with a little drawing of his own. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. April 8, 2015 from 4-7:00 pm. His service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday Apr. 9, 2015, at 10:00am. Burial service with full military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may remember Bob with memorials to Lighthouse Baptist Church 209 Gardner Rd. Horseheads NY 14845. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com.