Watkins – Robert "Bob" Alan Watkins, age 83, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024.  He was born to the late Carl Watkins and Eileen Hammond Watkins. Bob formally of New Concord, Ohio where he was Chief of Police for over 16 years loved horses and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Judith Clipner Watkins; Christine Watkins; and grandsons, Coyan Hayes and Trenton Fort.

Bob is survived by his children, Holly (Jon) Hayes of New Concord, OH; Dee Dee (David) Garner of Callahan, FL; Wynn (Kim) Watkins of Micanopy, FL; Nora (Michael) Bondanza of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Donna Watkins Strauss of Byesville, OH; grandchildren, Derek (Sarah) Hayes of CA, Paige Hall (Will) of Callahan, FL, Trevor (Beth) Hayes of New Concord, OH, Carl Watkins of Marietta, OH, Nick Hall of Callahan, FL, Robert Watkins of St. Augustine, FL, Rockelle (Joel) Klein of Mustang, OK, Rainey (Brandon) Luke of St. Augustine, FL, Garrett (Julie) Watkins of Key Stone Heights, FL, Micah (Brandon) Bondanza of Orange Park, FL; great grandchildren, Anthony Colon (Taylor Hazel), Lillie Coleman, Samuel Klein, Ava Klein, Matthew Klein, Faith Hayes, Hayden Hayes, Cai Hayes, Hudson Luke, Maverick Luke, Lennon Luke, Ayden Watkins; several nephews and nieces.

The tribute above was prepared by Bob's loving family.

The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.