Steven Paul Watkins
February 14, 1963 ~ March 19, 2022
Steven Paul Watkins, 59, passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Everett and Patricia Watkins; his wife, Sarah; daughters, Courtney and Leslie; brother, Mark Watkins; sister, Pamela Jows and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life gathering will held from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the family home Saturday, October 8, 2022 for further information please contact Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Steve to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 17th Street Columbus, Indiana 47201.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and share a condolence with the Watkins family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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See you soon big brother. I’ll be missing you 💜
Steve was a great guy to work with and considered him to be a very good friend away from work. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Sarah and the family. Allen & Sheila Wright
Great picture of you two ❤️
I worked with Steve at Park’s and Rec and always enjoyed talking with him. He had a great personality and always willing to help anyone out My prayers go out for his family as they go through this difficult time. You’ve fought your fight and your race is run. Now rest in the arms of Jesus. You’ll be greatly missed my friend
Love you, brother!
I’ll be ready to hear you say “hey, girl” again one day. ❤️ Such a great father and friend.
Steve was a great guy and always very friendly.Even though we did not go to the same school, he always treated me like a close high school buddy, plus a family member. It was a pleasure to be included to be in his ring of circle in high school and being with him and just hanging out. I will always remember going hunting with him and camping at Kings Lake back in the day. Its amazing how small Columbus and Hope is because he married Sarah which was a classmate of mind at Columbus East. Life is short and you come across a few people that really have an impact on you and if anyone knew Steve, he was a guy that had that impact. I am praying for Sarah and the family and only hope they have comfort on knowing how many including myself appreciated Steve’s friendship and knowing him.
Our beautiful family. Our hearts are broken. Our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Resting in the arms of Jesus until we meet again some sweet day, We will rejoice! MOM
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Sorry about the loss of a great Christian man. Steve and His farther Evert along with Mark built a garage for me. A great family. I also visited with him when he was working for the park dept. I enquiry about him just recently and was told he retired because of his cancer. Prayers for you and your family.