Glenn E. Watkins, 81, of East Enterprise, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at his home. Glenn was born in Boone County, KY on February 17, 1943, a son of the late Laura (Wilder) Watkins and William “Bill” Watkins. Glenn was the only brother in a family with 10 sisters. Glenn married Ginger (Smith) Watkins on July 27th, 1964 in Lawrenceburg, IN. They were married for over 60 years until his passing. Glenn was an excellent mechanic and could fix about anything. For many years people brought their cars and trucks to his shop in Fairview because they knew Glenn could figure out the problem. In addition to being a mechanic, Glenn was a truck driver for several years at the Smith Cattle Company owned by his brother-in-law Dickie. Glenn enjoyed the outdoors, mowing, doing yard work, and especially fishing. He also liked to go bowling, playing his guitar, and singing with family and friends. Glenn was a collector also and had an appreciation for antique watches, clocks, coins, and Elvis memorabilia. Glenn also enjoyed time spent watching an old Western on TV and loved the company of his dogs. Glenn was a kind and caring man who was always willing to help someone out. He was a loving husband, dad, papaw, brother, and friend to many and will be deeply missed.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Ginger Watkins, of East Enterprise, IN; by his two daughters, Pam Rickett (Doyle), of Moorefield, IN, and Susan Nierlich (Joe), of Rising Sun, IN; by his grandchildren: Allison Gosciniak, Michael Lucas, Jr., Anthony Nierlich (Katie), William “Billy” Nierlich (Alicia). Glenn is also survived by three sisters, Christine Taylor, of Hebron, KY; Loretta Wilson (Tim), of Independence, KY and Carol Sue Wilcher, of Crittenden, KY and by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and by sisters, Juanita Merrill, Shirley Fugate, Bea Dickerson, Geneva Saylor, Dolly Brown, Pauline Howe & Betty Harney.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at Markland Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery in East Enterprise, IN. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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