Wm. Matthew Watkins, 78, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after an extended illness. He was a retired pipe-fitter from the Ford Motor Co. Matthew enjoyed singing gospel music and spending time traveling. He was a member of the Old Fashioned Grace Baptist Church in South Amherst. Matthew is survived by his son, Michael Watkins (Jody); daughters, Yvonna Rivera and Rhonda Kasubienski (Andy); grandchildren, Shanna Watkins, Aurie Watkins, Blaine Watkins and Kyle Kasubienski; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie, James, Labron and Robert Watkins and sisters, Inez Ewton, and Anna Tilley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; parents, Grady and Beulah Watkins and sisters, Sybil Watkins and Sue Fisher. Private family service was held. Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel assisted the family with the funeral arrangements.
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