Harold T. Watkins

Harold T. Watkins, 87 years of age of Coaldale, passed away November 19, 2025 in Good Samaritan Hospital West Palm Beach Florida.

Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Arnold and Sarah (Mantz) Watkins. Harold was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Webb) Watkins; son, Barry D. Watkins; grandson; Bryn Watkins; siblings, Arnold Watkins, Noah Watkins, Sarah Harvilla and Mary Fritz.

Harold was a 1955 graduate of Coaldale High School, and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and United States Air Force serving in each branch for 4 years. Harold after 30 years of service as the director of the facilities for Coaldale State Hospital and Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Harold liked to tinker with electronics and was a train enthusiast.

Harold is survived by his daughter: Lee Ann, wife of William Coxe of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Tyler Watkins, Ryan Coxe, Mason Malloy, and Madison Malloy.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Celebration of Harold's Life will be held on Monday December 1, 2025 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends and family may call from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services.

Private interment with Military honors bestowed Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Harold's name may be made to: Hillside S.P.C.A., 51 SPCA Road,Pottsville Pennsylvania 17901

Online condolences or a fond memory of Harold may be expressed to the family on the funeral home website at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.