Billy M. Watkins

Billy M. Watkins died on Sunday April 20, 2025, at the age of 65 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 28, 1959, in Wichita, KS, to William Earl Watkins and Allie Jean Watkins. He was raised in Wichita, KS, and graduated from North High School with the class of 1977. He started working as a teenager at his dad’s service station and car lot. He met his wife when he was 20 years old, while working at the service station. He was married for 44 loving years to Pamela Jean Watkins. They had two children, Matthew Brian (Sabrina) Watkins and Jennifer Jo (Brian) Rohmeyer. Bill and Pamela bought Ramsey Auto Sales in 1999 from his dad, William Watkins. Bill was blessed with 6 grandchildren (Coltin, Austin, and Eastin Watkins, Hannah, Hailey and Hayden Rohmeyer), sister, Connie (Jerald) Davison, 4 nieces and 1 nephew and many other friends and family all of whom survived him. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Danny Watkins. Bill was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, Lake Bum at Table Rock Lake, and enjoyed traveling with his wife to Cancun. Bill also enjoyed spending time on his family farm with his family and friends. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2025, with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, April 25, 2025, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. A memorial has been established with: Church of The Firstborn, 3742 South West Street, Wichita, KS 67217.