William "Binky" Watkins Sr.

May 30, 1940 - May 7, 2022

William "Binky" Watkins Sr., Age 81, passed away Saturday May 7, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents; Don and Evelyn; brothers, Jimmy and Donny; grandson, Andrew. William is survived by his wife of 59 years, Esther; children, Evelyn, William (Jalene) Watkins Jr., Rebecca, Donald (Lory), Tonya, (Al), and Teresa. 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; sisters, Toby, Betty, and Shirley; brothers, Phillip, Jackie, Tommy, and Milton. Owner of Bill's Body Shop, and worked for Environmental Reclaim. William loved his two dogs, Bear and Rusty. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 12, 2022 at 12 noon at the First Baptist Church of Grove City 3301 Orders Rd. Grove City, OH. 43123, where friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service. Pastor Jerry Neal officiating. Arrangements by the O.R. Woodyard Co. South Chapel.