family and friends. He loved driving in parades and giving school tours at Old Threshers. Mostly he loved being 100! Survivors include three daughters; Minnie Lou Dooley of Coldwater, Michigan, Marjorie Nenninger, Lake of the Ozarks, MO., and Mary Lee (Tom) Brust of West Burlington; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren, and his special friend, Doris Crouch. Besides his wife, Hazel and his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Jr. and Charles. The funeral for Major Watkins will be held Tuesday, August 16 at 11:00 am at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 9:30 until the time of the service. Pastor Jeff Duffy will officiate. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Wapello. Memorials have been established for Yarmouth Fire Department, Yarmouth Baptist Church and Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Grove.