Deanie Watkins

Mr. Deanie Edward Watkins, age 67 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on June 30, 2012. Funeral services for Mr. Watkins will be conducted on Monday, July 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Garrett Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Rutherford City Cemetery, Rutherford, Tennessee. Mr. Watkins was born July 12, 1944 in Obion County, Tennessee; the son of the late Willie B. and Jennie Watkins. He was retired from Eaton Axle in Humboldt. Mr. Watkins is survived by one son, Eddie Watkins and wife Jayna; one daughter, Deana Wyrick and husband Steven; three grandchildren, Travis Watkins, Mason Wyrick and Garrett Wyrick; two sisters, Janice Duck and Diane Gilliland; two nieces, Phyllis Covington and Jessica Duck; and two nephews, Jearod Gilliland and Kerry Gilliland. In addition to his parents, Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by a spouse, Peggy Overall Watkins; one son, Brad Overall; one brother, Sonny Watkins; and one nephew, Stacey Ellison. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 1. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Deanie Edward Watkins.