Cecil Lamar "Shot" Watkins

Cecil Lamar “Shot” Watkins, 69, passed away at his home in Springfield, Louisiana on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 after a battle with cancer.

Shot was born October 15, 1946 in Ringgold, Mississippi. Shot served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy, he learned to work with hydraulics. After the war, Shot became an innovator and a well–respected member of the Hydraulic industry worldwide. Shot retired in 2000 to the Tickfaw River. He became a loved and treasured character among his “River Family”.

Shot enjoyed racing cars, boating, watching football and gambling. He was a fun and interesting storyteller. Shot loved people, never met a stranger, and never forgot a name, face, or who your Mama and ‘dem were.

Shot was an amazing man; brilliant, ornery, funny, kind and generous. He was a genuine soul filled with life, love and adventure. All who knew him were blessed to call him friend, father, or husband. He lived life to its absolute fullest.

Shot is survived by his wife, Fran Watkins; daughter, Carey Bellamy and her husband Samson Bellamy of Pelahatchie, MS; daughter, Roxanne Swartzentruber and her husband Clair Swartzentruber of Fruita, CO; daughter, Marie Forbes of Springfield, LA; grandson, Noah Bellamy of Pelahatchie, MS; sister, Betty Dobbs; brother, Travis Watkins and his wife, Billie Marie Watkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Annie Myers Watkins; brothers, Buddy and Billy Watkins; and sisters, Evelyn Gould and Patsy Rowell.

A “Celebration of Life” Ceremony will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at Lagniappe Steak and Seafood, 30161 Hwy. 22, Springfield, LA  70462.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 2:00pm at Wolf Funeral Home in Lake, MS.

Condolences may be made to Shot’s family by visiting www.harrymckneely.com

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