Andrew T. Watkins Obituary
We bid farewell to Andrew T. Watkins of Topeka, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 8, 2025 at the age of 71. Andrew touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lloyd Augustus and Elizabeth Alaine French Watkins; his wife Barbara Ireland; his children, Melony Cooper of Topeka, Monica Smith (Corey) of Berryton, Marcella Vasquez (Jenny) of Meriden and Aron Watkins (Kathy) of Allen; his brothers, Jay Watkins of Denver and Gilbert Watkins of Scotts Bluff, Neb.; his grandchildren, Ethan Cooper (Skylor), Criquet Stout (Doug), Corbin Watkins (Candice), Wyatt Peters, Faith Smith, Isabelle Kokesh (Austin), Zane Smith, Remington Peters and Olivia Vasquez; and his great grandchildren, Oliver Cooper, Banks Kokesh and Hila.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Crosspoint Topeka (5440 SW 37th St, Topeka, KS 66614).