Steven Watkins

Steven L. Watkins, 73, of Bourbon, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Esther’s House of Elkhart.

Steven was born to Robert and Irma (Schaetzle) Watkins on Sept. 14, 1950, in Warsaw. He graduated from Triton High School in 1968 and attended college. He served in the United States Army from Jan. 16, 1970, through Aug. 13, 1971. He married PJ (Scott) Watkins on July 20, 1974. He worked as an independent owner/operator truck driver. He was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed restoring vehicles, watching westerns and veteran networks, working with his hands and around the house, but he loved spending time with his family the most. He was also an avid animal lover and supported Canines for Warriors.

Steven is survived by his wife, PJ, of Bourbon; his daughter, Suzanne (Chad) Baugh, of Piqua, Ohio; his son, Grant (Brittany) Watkins, of Bourbon; his grandchildren, Brooke (Ben), Colin, Kendahl and Ella; his sister, Joyce Kundrick, of Sebring, Fla.; and his brothers, Gary (Julie) Watkins, of Lake Placid, Fla., and Larry (Vickie) Watkins, of Argos.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irma Watkins.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kristin Harp officiating. The burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon, with military honors.

Memorial donations may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Road, Plymouth, IN 46563 or at https://mchsshelter.org.

Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Steven and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Homes would also like to thank Steven for his service in the United States Army.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at deatonclemensfh.com.