Thomas Watkins

Thomas Watkins, 53, Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 21, 2016.  Preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Watkins; grandparents, Burneal and Kenneth Watkins, Eula Jean and Robert Jackson; uncle, Dean Jackson. Survived by father, Larry Watkins; sister, Tammy Daniels; nephew, Andrew (Ariel Carver) Daniels; niece, Katherine Daniels; numerous other family members, and many, many friends.  He loved the buckeyes, had a heart of gold, and never met a stranger.  Tom will be greatly missed.  Thank you to the doctors and nurses who cared for Tom over the past 20+ years.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to: Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026.  Private graveside service held April 1, 2016 at BLENDON CENTRAL CEMETERY, Westerville, OH; arrangements by SHAW-DAVIS Funeral Home , 34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201