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Submitted: 7/4/24 • Approved: 7/4/24 • Last Updated: 7/7/24 • R597531-G597529-S3
Terry Dewayne Watkins
1966-2021
Maria Amada Rivera Watkins
1964-2023
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*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary Terry Dewayne Watkins
Terry Dewayne Watkins, 54, of Big Spring died September 21, 2021.
Visitation will be 9 AM until 9 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 AM Friday at Myers & Smith Chapel.
Terry was born on November 11, 1966, in Fort Worth to Terry Watkins & Eva Marie Statham.
He married Maria Rivera July 9, 1988.
He attended and graduated from Southwestern College with two degrees, one in Law Enforcement and the other in Medical Assistant.
He was president of the Student Council in college.
He worked at the State Hospital and the TDCJ Wallace Unit for a total of 22 years.
He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan.
He loved watching wrestling and golf.
Enjoyed cooking and trivia.
Terry is survived by his wife of 33 years Maria Watkins, 2 brothers; Gary Watkins & wife Tessa and Jerry Watkins & wife Carol, honorary children; Desiree Yanez & husband Ed and Alesha Yanez Fisher & husband Johnny, 3 brothers in laws; David Rivera & wife Mary, Daniel Rivera & wife Mary, and Luis Rivera & Eva Garcia, sand 1 sister-in-law; Delia Garten and husband David. And to cherish his memories numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, & Godchildren. His furry companions; T-bone & Chica
In addition to Terry's parents his is preceded in death by his grandparents; Floyd & Dorothy Statham, uncle & aunt; Don & BJ Statham, and his in laws' Jose & Rosa Rivera
Pallbearers will be Brandon Moore, Bobby Roy, Alvin Rocha, Ruben Gonzales, Ruben Hilario, & Kyle Olivares
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
https://www.myersandsmith.com/
*Obituary Maria Amada Rivera Watkins
Maria "Mary" Watkins, 59, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Services will be held at a later date.
Mary was born on May 3, 1964 in Big Spring, TX to Rosa Angelita Corpus Rivera and Jose Guadalupe Rivera.
She was a lifetime resident of Big Spring a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Mary worked part time at Howard College. She worked at the State Hospital and retired in 2014. She was also a caretaker; she took care of her parents and husband terry.
She loved watching wrestling WWE and movies. She enjoyed listening to music.
Mary is survived by 3 brother & 1 sister: David Rivera (Mary Martinez), Daniel Rivera (Mary Rivera), Delia Garten (David), & Luis Rivera (Eva); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; furbabies: T-Bone & Chica; 2 nephews: Christopher David and David, Jr.; and Valerie Rivera.
Source: Myers & Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring, TX
https://www.myersandsmith.com/
Contributed on 7/4/24 by neldapat
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