Thomas Watkins

Thomas G. Watkins Sr., 91, of Belleville, Illinois, born Friday, February 15, 1935, in East St.Louis, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at Villas of Holly Brook in Belleville, IL.

Thomas was the retired owner of Watkins Brothers and spent most of his life working at the stockyards.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Beloved wife, Patricia Ann, nee Crotzer, Watkins
• Sons:
  • Thomas G. Watkins Jr.
  • Gary Watkins
• Parents, John and Helen M., nee Corrigan, Watkins
• Sisters:
  • Dolores Dauber
  • Joyce Needham
• Brother-in-law Robert Dauber

Surviving are his:

• Sons, Richard Watkins of Smithton, IL, John Watkins of Belleville, IL and their families
• His late wife’s daughter, Cherie Mazier of Longwood, FL and her family
• Several nieces and nephews.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Family Hospice, Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Private Entombment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.