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Service:
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Farmer
City American Legion, 755 Stensel Dr, Farmer City,
on November 10th, 2024. A visitation will be held
from 1-3pm, followed by a short service, then a
dinner.
Obituary
David Webb Watkins, 24, of Farmer
City, IL passed away October 14, 2024, surrounded by
his family at Carle Foundation Hospital.
David was born to Michael Watkins Jr. and Natalie
Winstead on February 20, 2000, in Hanau, Germany.
David graduated from Clinton High School in 2019 but
was able to continue his education through them
until he aged out of the special education program
when he was 22.
David had many challenges in his life but was still
full of determination and grit. He had the most
beautiful blue eyes and a wonderful smile. On good
days, he radiated joy and sunlight to those who
surrounded him. He loved chewing on hats and mirrors
as well as scooting around his room to tip over his
toy baskets and make a huge mess, only to play with
a toy that was already out. David was pure innocence
in a world often filled with hostility. He was able
to share his innocence with all who knew him.
David is survived by his Mom and Stepdad, Natalie &
Moe Winstead of Farmer City, IL; his Dad and Bonus
Mom, Michael & Sarah Watkins of Lincoln, IL; his
brother & best friend, Kyle Watkins of Farmer City,
IL; Grandparents, Gail Millan of Bluffton, SC, Mike
& Kathy Watkins of Lincoln, IL, Anita Watkins of
Festus, MO, Marie Reynolds of Farmer City, IL, Moe
Winstead Sr of Farmer City, IL, & Wes & Debi Tibbs
of Lincoln, IL; Aunts Nicole Petro (Joe Banfield) of
Mahomet, IL; Amanda Melton (Scott) of Okatie, SC;
Jessica Lueking (Brent) of Springfield, IL;
Stephanie Henderson (Jeremy Young) of Lincoln, IL; &
Tara Mesner (Michael) of Lincoln, IL; Uncles Tommy
Watkins of Festus, MO, Steven Henderson of Lincoln,
IL & Mikel Petro (Mindy Harris) of Mahomet, IL;
stepbrothers Harley & Hunter Naugle of Lincoln, IL;
Great Grandmothers, Margie Watkins of Springfield,
IL and Docia Barrick of Mt Pulaski, IL. Many loving
cousins also survive. |
He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Jack Millan; 2 cousins Autumn Heath and Callie
Lueking; & 1 great grandfather, Bob Watkins
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Farmer City
American Legion, 755 Stensel Dr, Farmer City, on November
10th, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1-3pm, followed
by a short service, then a dinner.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Central Illinois, 610 N. 7th St, Springfield, IL 62702 |
