Tommy Watkins
March 28, 1945 ~ August 29, 2026
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Watkins, 81, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Randy Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation with family and friends beginning one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church.
Mr. Watkins was born on March 28, 1945, in Cass County, Texas, to Mr. Elvis Vance Watkins and Mary Christine (Bailey) Watkins. He passed away on August 29, 2026, at his home in Hughes Springs, surrounded by his loving family.
Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He was a member of Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years and, more recently, attended Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
Tommy was a true all-American man with a loving heart and a strong devotion to his family. He was happiest when surrounded by those he loved and especially enjoyed family get-togethers, cookouts, and karaoke. No matter the occasion or circumstance, Tommy could always be counted on to stand by his family’s side.
A hardworking man throughout his life, Tommy believed in giving his best and treating others with kindness. He loved people, loved his family deeply, and leaves behind many cherished memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis Vance and Mary Christine (Bailey) Watkins; brother, Tony Glenn Watkins; niece, Kelly Sanders; nephew, Shawn Stroman.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Regina Watkins; son, Randy Watkins and wife, Jaclyn; daughter, Karen Ragan and husband, Danny; sons, Cecil West, Jr. and wife, Nina, and Patrick West and wife, Andrea; brothers, Louis Watkins and wife, Claudia, and Roger Watkins and wife, Twyla; sister, Shirley Latham and husband, Jim; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Tommy’s love for his family, his faith, and his country will remain a lasting part of the legacy he leaves behind.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: September 1, 2026 1:00 pm
Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
Visitation: September 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
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Prayers for this special family at this difficult time. 🙏🏻
I pray the Lord will comfort Linda’s family and friends during this time of their loss. Such a sweet little lady, classmate, and friend. Go rejoicing in Heaven Linda.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Renee Wood Hargett
My prayers are with you. Tommy was such a nice man.
So sorry to hear about Tommy passing! Sending prayers for the family!
Despite appearances to the contrary; Tommy was a quite, gentle, but strong person whom I thought the world of and will miss him. Tommy and I share some great times and experiences together, he was a dear friend whom I loved and respected. The whole Watkins family always treated me with friendship and respect and I pray that God will comfort them and friends during this of sadness. No more school buss rides together Tommy. LUVU MAN
Our sincere condolences to the family of Tommy. May God bless and keep you at this sorrowful time.
Remember the good times and keep them in your heart.
I knew Tommy since our early school days. He was a good man.
Sending ❤️love and 🙏prayers…Byresia (Cissi).
Sad to a loose a long time friend. Never meet him without handshake and how have you been doing.
So sorry for the loss of a great man and prayers for the family and thanks for his military service. I plan on being there tomorrow, two hour drive but well worth it to remember a great man
Regina mine and Alexis thoughts and prayers are with you.. Wish we could be there for you physically..Tommy was an amazing man with a huge heart and a great sense of humor.. He will be missed by many.. Randy we are thinking of you as well for you lost a great father.. Sending thoughts prayers and hugs to Louis and Sylvia as well.. We love y’all
God got another angel. I feel your pain. Wish I could be there, but cannot. Prayers for you and the family.
Leif Lowrimore & Family,
Sorry for your loss Watkins family, Randy my heart and prayers are with you and your family.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
Amen!