Bobby Troy Watkins, Sr., of Perrin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 76 years old. 

He was born on July 31, 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Jeff David and Ivalene (Clark) Watkins.

Bobby married Marsha Jeanell (Oldham) Holman on August 13, 1976 in Jacksboro, Texas.  He was retired from the oil field as a pulling rig operator but kept himself busy working at Walmart, where he had many friends. Bobby was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend that will be missed dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Julie Moore; and siblings Herman, Vernon, Jerry, Merlene and Earlene.

Among those who will cherish his memory include his wife Marsha Watkins; children Bobby Troy Watkins, Jr., Ronald Wade Watkins, and Marilyn Evette Miller; son-in-law Randy Moore; stepsons Larry Holman and wife Leslie, Donnie Holman and wife Jan, Timothy Holman, and James Holman and wife Susan, 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many other extended family members and friends

Graveside service was Monday at Perrin Memorial Gardens. Visit www.cokerfuneral.com for guestbook.