- Date Of Birth: April 7, 1935
- Date Of Death: June 4, 2014
- State: Colorado
Richard Bodine Watkins was born in April 7, 1935, in Englewood, Colorado to his parents, Frank Earl Watkins and Annetta Cannon Watkins. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Frank, Leonard, Williams and his sisters, Charlise, Mary, Betty, Gloria and Ilene. As a child, he loved fishing and spending quality time with his friends. Richard received his formal education in Denver. He attended Cole Jr. High School and he graduated from Manual Arts High School. He met the love of his life Guadalupe Trejo, at the Uptown Theater in Denver. On October 15, 1963, they exchanged vows uniting them in holy matrimony. Guadalupe remembers her husband as loving, giving and always available when needed. They shared many happy and precious moments together. To this union, Richard and Sean were born. He was later blessed with nine grandchildren Aujna, Naja, Noheya, the twins: David, and Daniel, Tiffany, Vincent, Thorn, and Brandon were an additional source of joy and pride in his life.
