Mark Thomas Watkins

Mark Thomas Watkins, 61, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 10, 2018.

He was born on March 8, 1957 in Indianapolis to Ralph and Edna (Johnson) Watkins.  Mark was a 1975 graduate of Greenfield High School and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Theology degree from Ozark Bible College in Joplin, MO.  While in Joplin, he was involved with American Rehabilitation Ministry and Bethel Church near Lamar, MO.  Upon leaving Missouri, Mark returned to Indiana to minister at Agape Christian Church.  He was also the Director of Christian Mission for the Blind; then for a time he was on staff at Outlook Christian Church and also served as a Chaplain with Hancock Regional Health.  Aside from his family, Mark’s greatest joy in life was leading others to Christ and he demonstrated this through his personal ministry, and his active membership with Outlook Christian Church.  He also enjoyed the beauty in God’s green earth; spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and camping with his family.

Mark is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Betty A. (Burton) Watkins; daughters, Heather Watkins, Stacy (Joel) Wanyoike and Bethany Watkins; grandchildren, Zoey and Izaiah Wanyoike.  In addition to his parents; Mark is also survived by his siblings, Joyce (Rick) Sowers, Jeff Watkins and Nancy (Reggie) Van Velse.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2-4pm at Outlook Christian Church, McCordsville with funeral services immediately following.  A graveside service will take place Monday morning at 9am in Washington Park East Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to Outlook Christian Church, Christian Missionary Fellowship, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.   Friends are invited to leave online condolences for the family at www.flannerbuchanan.com.