Thomas Lawrence Watkins

Thomas Lawrence Watkins, 51 year old resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at his home in Henryetta. He was born on August 16th, 1973 in Lakewood, Washington to Thomas L. and Sharon A. (Jones) Watkins.

Thomas grew up in Washington and attended schools in Tacoma, Washington and Spanaway, Washington. Thomas was a painter by trade and his painting career started in Tacoma, Washington with All Seasons Remodeling. He later moved to Henryetta in 2009 where he worked for G&H Decoy and spent time painting many housed in the local area. Thomas was a hard worker with a strong work ethic that he passed onto his children. Thomas had a passion for kids, especially the babies. Thomas had a good heart and would give you the shirt off his back if needed. He enjoyed cooking for the neighborhood and helping those in need. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diana Watkins.

He is survived by his wife, April Watkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, son, Thomas Watkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, daughter and son-in-law, Kayla Watkins and Wyatt Willis of Henryetta, Oklahoma, brother and sister-in-law, William and Theresa Watkins of Seattle, Washington, sister, Donna Watkins of Federal Way, Washington, grandchildren, Spencer Bowers and Essence Watkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, daughter-in-law, Jessica Watkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, and his nieces, Cassi Forslin, Jailynn Frampton and Justiss Frampton.

A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.

Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service, 410 East Trudgeon Street, Henryetta, Oklahoma 74437, 918-652-6600, www.integrityfuneralservice.com.