Danny Jim Watkins

Danny Watkins (age 78 of Buchanan Dam) went to be with The Lord on Monday, November 15. Danny passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. He was born the son of Leo Forrest Watkins & Mary LaRue (Lawing) Watkins on Easter Sunday, April 25th, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas. Danny is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leo F. Watkins, Jr., of San Antonio.

He is survived by his daughter Wendy (Watkins) Boggs of Round Rock and son, David Watkins of Kingsland, as well as sister Susan (Watkins) Molder, three grandchildren (Abigail Boggs of Round Rock, Bradley Watkins of Wichita Falls, and Kara (Watkins) Helms of Oglesby), two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Formerly known as Captain Watkins, Danny served his country in the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was particularly proud of his company's involvement in the Battle of Suoi Tre. Over his military career, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, a National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart.

In addition to defending his country, he taught in the Killeen ISD for over 40 years. He taught multiple areas of education including high school American History and elementary school physical education, but spent most of his years teaching industry skills to students participating in the Killeen Career and Technical Educational Program.

Danny was an avid hunter, fisherman, carpenter, farmer, and rancher. He was known for being a jack of all trades and a master of many.

He will be missed by all of those who loved him. Friends are invited to a celebration of life service on Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 2:00pm. The ceremony will be held at Cottonwood Baptist Church located at 1953 FM51, Glen Rose, Texas 76043.