Brock R Watkins, of Plano, TX, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on August 22 in Dallas, TX at the age of 29 years old. Brock was born October 29, 1987 to Tammy Strickler Koopman and Brian James Watkins. He graduated from Normal Community High School and was employed by State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company in Richardson, TX.
A Celebration of Life will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home in Dallas, TX. He will also have a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. A visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the memorial home. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated as that is what Brock would have wanted.
Brock is survived by his son, Hayden of Arrowsmith; wife, Trish Watkins of Bloomington; step-son, Jack Gillespie of Bloomington; mother, Tammy Koopman of Bloomington; father, Brian Watkins of Lincoln, three brothers, Brian Watkins (Jenny) of Allen, TX, Bryce Watkins of Lincoln, and Bryant Watkins of Lubbock, TX. Brock is also survived by aunts and uncles; Tom Strickler, Lori Strickler, Barbi Dudley, and Joshua Dudley; cousins, Sherri Purcell, Matt Purcell, and Krysta Strickler; nieces & nephews, Hailey, Jordan, Landon and Lukas of all of Allen, TX. Many extended family members and dear friends also survive Brock.
Brock loved Life! His greatest joy was spending time with family as a husband, son, brother and friend. He loved his puppies, Cooper and Tank, as well as riding his motorcycle and hanging out with his friends. Brock was passionate about saving the Earth and helping people in general. Brock was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and loved ones.
Visitation
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Celebration Of Life
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3:00 PM (CDT)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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