Gordon H. Watkins; 73; of Speers; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday; Aug. 20; 2013. He was born on Sept. 2; 1939; the son of the late Robert H. and Evelyn (Doyle) Watkins. He retired in 2001; after 35 years from the Monessen Coke Plant with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Sharon Steel and Koppers Industries. Gordon was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church for 61 years and also served as director of the Speers United Methodist Church Preschool for over 21 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years; Ella Louise (Hrutkay) Watkins; son; Gordon H. (Sherry) Watkins II of Rostraver Township; daughters; Amie (Martin) Matyas of Fallowfield Township and Kim McGavitt of Alexandria; Va.; grandchildren; Gordon H. Watkins III; Ashley N. Watkins Martin M. Matyas; Kaleigh R. Matyas; Devin Watkins; Angela and Russell Crusan; two brothers-in-law; Michael (Deborah) Faryna and Frank (Della) Faryna; a sister-in-law; Barbara (Gary) Hollier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents Gordon was preceded in death by a son; Frank M. Watkins; and a sister-in-law; JoAnn Axton. Friends will be received 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 226 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday; Aug. 23; in the Speers United Methodist Church; 810 Jane Ave.; Speers Hill; Charleroi; with the Rev. Ross Pryor officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Family; relatives and friends attending the funeral services are being asked to go directly to the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.schrock-hogan.com. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to the Speers United Methodist Church or the Speers United Preschool.