Tommy Lester Watkins, 70, of Kellyville passed from this life on Monday, June 11, 2018 at home. He was born in Springer, New Mexico to Mack Dell and Sylvia (Bates) Watkins. He was an inspector at John Zinc Company and also worked as a welder in the oil fields. He resided in the Kellyville community for 40 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era.

Tommy loved hunting, fishing, storytelling and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Tommy is survived by wife, Teresa (Kepler) Watkins of the home; sons, Brandon Watkins and wife, Marcy and Matt Watkins and wife, Emily; grandchildren, Jake, Lauren and Lilly.

Tommy is preceded in death by parents, Mack and Sylvia.

Graveside service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Kellyville Cemetery, Kellyville, OK. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, 1208 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK.