David Watkins

David J. Watkins, 81, of Quakertown, died Mon. Oct. 26th in his home. He was the loving husband of Yvonne (Amey) Watkins for 57 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Alfred E. and Ina (Sutherland) Watkins. David was a pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown. His life was dedicated to service and ministry, having served on the Board of Directors of Bible Fellowship Church, the Board of Directors of Willow Grove Counseling Center, the Board of Pensions, the Ministerial Candidate Committee, Ministerial Relations Committee, and the Committee of Nominations. He was also the (interim) principal of Philmont Academy, the president of Pinebrook Junior College and Board of Directors, an associate of Little Bible Ministry, and was active on the Penn Christian Academy Board. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, walking, attending musical concerts, and being with his family. Surviving with his wife are daughter Lorin (Ted Lichtenheld) Fulton of Cambridge, WI; son Stephen (Melinda) Watkins of Center Valley; grandchildren Cameron, Matthew, and Elijah; sister Mary Watkins of Lansdale; and brother Phil (Teresa) Watkins of Raleigh, NC. He is preceded in death by a brother, Alfred. Services will be held 11:00 AM Sat. Nov. 7th in Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike North, Quakertown. A calling will precede the service from 9:00-11:00 AM. Interment in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in David's memory to Grace Bible Fellowship College & Seminary Fund, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike North, Quakertown, PA 18951.