Stephen C. Watkins of Calera, Okla. passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1950 in Sherman, Texas to Clarence Robert and Edith May (Hampton) Watkins. 
He was a longtime resident of Calera, Okla. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1973. He enjoyed going to the Casino and spending time with his son.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Robert and Edith May (Hampton) Watkins and a sister, Evelyn Pilcher.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Butler and husband Robert and daughters of Lewisville, Texas; son, Steven Watkins and wife Misty of Collinsville, Texas; granddaughter, Breelynne Watkins of Collinsville, Texas; grandsons, Cameron Watkins of Collinsville, Texas, Cayden Watkins of Collinsville, Texas; brother, Dan Watkins of Collinsville, Texas; sister, Carolyn Parrent of Lake Kiowa, Texas, as well as numerous other extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com