Terry L. "Sonny" Watkins, 59 of Paxton, died at 6:24 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton with Rev. Priscilla Geerdes officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton.

Sonny was born September 1, 1958, in Gibson City the son of Gordon L. and Lois A. Burklund Watkins. He married Wendy Hinrichs March 23, 1991 at American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. She survives.

Along with his wife, Wendy, he is survived by a sister, Tammy Milburn and a brother, Radar Watkins; an uncle, Donnie Burklund; aunt, Rita Watkins all of Paxton and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Dick and Mabel Burklund and Harry and Tillie Watkins.

Sonny graduated from Paxton High School in 1976. He was a carpenter for a number of years for Kingren Construction and also with his father, Gordy Watkins. He then worked for Baltimore Air Coil, Paxton until his retirement.

He enjoyed his time working with the Elliott AMVETS. He looked forward to camping trips and riding his Harley. Sonny was a people person, never knew a stranger and always loved visiting and having a "cold one" with his many friends.

Memorials may be made to the Elliott AMVETS or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .