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Bryan Keith Watkins
May 24, 1964 – July 11, 2018

Our hearts are saddened by the departure of Bryan Keith Watkins.

His time on earth has come to an end and he will now join his parents Sarah and Filmore Watkins, his brother Dwayne as well as his grandparents Jim and Martha Paul.

Bryan worked HVAC for 30+ years and was always there to lend a hand for anyone that needed help. He provided guidance and structure as he paved the way for many who continue with their HVAC trade. He was also a loving brother, nephew, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his loving lifelong partner Anita Davenport, his son Brandon (Sandra) Watkins and his two precious grandsons Jayden and Bryson, his brothers/first friends Jim (Amy) Watkins and Lloyd (Marie) Watkins, his loving sister/sidekick Regina Watkins.

He was blessed with several nieces and nephews: AJ Roberts, Tammy Watkins (Patrick) Harsha, Taylor Harsha, Amber (Clay) Pertuset, Destiny and Cayden Pertuset, Sebastian (Jessica) Watkins, Lloyd (Melody) Hargrove, Sabrina, Beau and Rylee Hargrove.

He also left behind many aunts and uncles from Middle Tennessee, California, Maine and Louisiana. He was also blessed with an abundance of close cousins and several forever friends – You know who you are. Thank you for all the love, support and sharing your life with him.

A graveside Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am on July 28th at the Poteete Cemetery, 4702 Harpeth Peytonsville Road, Thompson Station, TN 37179. The celebration will continue at Regina’s home and everyone is welcome to join.

In lieu of flowers please send monetary gifts payable to
Regina Watkins with memo for Bryan Watkins Memorial Fund to assist with the burial expenses, send to the attention of Regina Watkins at 7787 Almaville Road, Arrington, TN 37014.

Bryan loved life … “Peace Out”… “WORD”