Michael Joseph Watkins went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 11, 2023. Mike was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Daniel Thomas Watkins and Sandra Lea Van Ausdall Watkins on February 27, 1974.
The family relocated to Illinois when he was very young and resided in the Rock Island and the Quad Cities area of Illinois for most of his childhood, where his Aunt Shirley Miller became an instrumental and loving part of his life. His teen years were spent in Calallen, where he found his home with his Uncle John and Aunt Rena Watkins as well as with his bonus mom, Mary Smith. Mike lived most of his high school years with John and Rena Watkins, and their children considered him more like a brother than a cousin. As an adult he made his way to Austin, where he met and married the love of his life, Heather Henderson Watkins. They grew their roots in the Central Texas area since 2006 and raised their daughter Meghan in Round Rock before recently settling in Georgetown.
Mike came from a long line of gearheads, equipping him to work in varied areas of the automotive industry throughout his life. Mike and Heather were the owners of LINE-X of Round Rock and MW2 Automotive (Mike and Meg Watkins squared). Mikes interests included anything automotive, rusty and old. If it had a motor he knew what it was, knew what to do with it, and could get it running again. He enjoyed sharing these interests with his family, often dragging his daughter Meg to car shows, tractor shows, and swap meets, even before she could walk. He could fix virtually anything and generously shared his skills with friends and family. Mike was a man of honor, a loving husband and loyal friend, a doting dad, a respected business owner and a cherished member of his tribe … blood or otherwise.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Daniel Thomas Watkins. The loved ones left to grieve his loss are:
His wife Heather Henderson Watkins and his daughter Meghan Juliet Watkins - Bonus daughter and granddaughter Elizabeth Lard and Luna - Mother: Sandra Shano - Brother and Sister In Law: Scott Watkins (Dana) - Half Sibling: Angela Shano Posten - Bonus Mom: Mary Smith and Family – Uncle: John Watkins (Rena), Cousin-Siblings; Karri Bearden (Ben), Heather Bostwick (Tyler), John Thomas “JT” Watkins, and Danielle Stevens (Caleb) - Aunts: Shirley Miller, Darlene Pullen, Debbie Clover (Bob) and Bonnie Watkins - Father and Mother-in-Law: Lloyd and Theresa Henderson - Sisters and Brother-in-law: Lori Henderson, Angela Hadash (Chris) - Nephews and nieces: Nick Henderson, Dakota Jackson, Haylee Crowley (Cale) and Gracie Hadash - As well as numerous cousins and in-law family.
Plus, a special mention to his Bros; those who have been there for him through thick and thin. Y’all know who you are, and we love you for it!
A Visitation will be held at the Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 7 - 8 p.m., with a short viewing at the beginning of the hour. Address: 2900 Williams Drive Georgetown, Texas, 78628
Graveside services will be held at the IOOF Cemetery, 1117 East Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held at the funeral home chapel. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown for those who can stay to visit, share memories and a meal.
For those who have asked how they can help, monetary donations can be made towards Mike’s daughter’s college fund. Meghan is a freshman in high school currently, and all donations will be added to her college fund currently at Edward Jones Investments:
Please make checks payable to:
Edward Jones with “Meghan Watkins 529 donation” in the memo field
Please mail checks to:
Heather and/or Meghan Watkins
1530 Sun City Boulevard
Suite 120 PMB 450
Georgetown, Texas, 78633