Sergeant Justin Andrew Watkins, born on January 15, 1992 in Toledo, OH died tragically May 11, 2022 in Broomfield, CO. He grew up and lived in Sylvania, OH and graduated from Southview High School in 2010. Justin joined the United States Marine Corps. spending 2 years in active duty in Norfolk, VA and 2 years in Okinawa, Japan. Reenlisting as a reservist for 2 years in Hawaii, Justin gained many memorable moments and friends along the way. He was a true patriot who never passed an opportunity to thank a fellow veteran for their service to our country. Justin was employed in the food industry and was actively pursuing a career as a commercial airline pilot. He excelled at just about everything he tried his hands at, including mechanics, music, photography, diving, cooking, flying and simply driving. A bachelor, yet to find his life’s true love still longing to check off that box in his long list of admiral accomplishments, Justin left behind many loved ones whom his bright light of life touched in so many personal ways.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Bill and Brenda (Schroeder) Watkins; brothers, Will (Kelsey) and Austin (Rana); aunts, uncles and grandparents, Mary Lou Hoffman, Henry Schroeder, and Carol Earls; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Foster Watkins and Ernie Hoffman; and Uncle Scott Campbell.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, May 29, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – West Sylvania, 3655 King Rd., Toledo, OH (419-392-9500) where a Celebration of Life will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

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