Floyd E. Watkins

Floyd E. Watkins of Greenfield passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 90.

He was born August 15, 1930 in Bloomington, IN to the late Otto and Fern (Arthur) Watkins.

After high school, he served his country in the United States Army.

He spent over 38 years before retirement working for Ford Motor Company.

He started working for Ford Motor Co as a tool & die maker in 1957 after working as an apprentice at International Harvester where his father, Otto, was employed. After retiring from Ford, he enjoyed his winters in McAllen, Texas with his wife Phyllis.

As a younger man, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. This transitioned into riding his 3-wheel bike many miles around his neighborhood in later life. He liked to take his dog for rides in his old truck and attend the local classic car cruise-ins. He always enjoyed a good Rook or Euchre game and was a hard one to beat! Those who knew Floyd well, knew that he always had an opinion to express and a joke to tell! He was a man of faith and found joy in reading his bible and attending meetings. His favorite bible verse was Matthew 11:25.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis J. Watkins, sister Beulah Ortega, children: Kerry Watkins (Melinda), Mark Watkins (Vanessa), Lucinda Price, and Kyle Watkins (Rebecca), 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie Watkins and sister, Betty Lancaster.

The family is holding private services. If you would to join the family virtually for Floyd’s service on Wednesday, January 20 at 11 AM please click here.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Suburban Hospice -Greenfield Indiana, 801 N State St, Greenfield, IN 46140.