WORCESTER-Coy Watkins, 81, of formerly of 6 Wachusett Street, died Tuesday January 10th in Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Deborah Titus of Worcester, a son, Jerome J.C. and his wife Tanya Clark of Worcester, a daughter, Melinda Titus of Worcester, 6 grandchildren, Andre, Elijah and Adeisha Thomas, Akiela and Akyla Bowers and Savannah Clark, all of Worcester and his best friends George Campbell of North Carolina and George Young of Fitchburg. His sister, Janie G. Mack died in 1996.
He was born in Wake County, North Carolina the son of Johnnie and Lillie (Johnson) Watkins. Mr. Watkins worked as a demolition construction worker for Phil Fisher and Son Demolition Contractors.
The funeral is Saturday, January 14th at 10:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park. Calling hours will Friday, January 13th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to St. Mary Healthcare Center, 39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610.