Ronald D. Watkins

January 16, 1935 - March 8, 2016

Pratt, KS – Ron Watkins lost his long and courageous battle with bladder cancer Tuesday, March 8, 2016 surrounded by the love of his life Diana and his family. Ron was born in Sturdivant, MO to Homer and Emma (Berry) Watkins on January 16, 1935. Ron was retired from the Army serving his country with pride for 21 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, VFW and American Legion all of Pratt. Survivors include his wife, Diana, daughters, Jackie Melgosa of Pratt, Sarah (Albert) Hitz of Pratt, Stephanie (Ronald) Wedman of Argonia, KS, Karen (Melissa) Watkins of Hutchinson, KS, a son, Ray (Dave) Watkins of Glendale, AZ, two granddaughters, Amanda (Derek) Aragon of Pratt, Chyna Bryant of Wichita, KS and his precious great granddaughter, Sydney Biles. Also surviving are two children from a previous marriage, Dale & Yvonne Watkins of Denver, CO, two grandsons, Ryan & Vinnie DuBree of Denver, CO, a brother-in-law, Henry Magdaleno of Rocky Ford, CO and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., with Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, Kansas. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 at Larrison Mortuary with Rev. Floyd McKinney presiding and military honors to follow. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Albert McFall Cancer Fund in care of Larrison Mortuary.