William A. “Will” Watkins Jr, 32, of Williamsport died at home unexpectedly on November 12, 2023.

Will was born in Lock Haven on October 22, 1991, a son of William A. Watkins Sr. and Michele Confer.

Always inquisitive about how things worked, he enjoyed tearing things apart and putting them back together, Will enjoyed getting dirty, fixing cars and working on motors. Will enjoyed fishing at the river, leisurely afternoon naps, collecting Hot Wheels cars and Batman memorabilia. Most of all he enjoyed his family, especially his children.

Surviving are his father of South Carolina, his mother and her husband Michele Trent (Curtis Trent Sr.) of Jersey Shore, his wife, Tricia Tawney Watkins; their children, Lakota Watkins and Hunter Watkins all in Williamsport; siblings, Opal Trent of Williamsport, Trevor Confer, Nicole Watkins (Jonathan Morales), Curtis Trent Jr. (Brittany) all of Jersey Shore; step-brothers, Harley Watkins of Beech Creek and Andrew Watkins of Avis; five nieces, three nephews; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Confer of Florida and paternal grandfather, David Watkins of Lock Haven.

Will was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother.

There will be no visitation.

Time and place for a celebration of Will’s life will announced in the near future.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

Crouse Funeral Home & Cremations Services, 133 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701 has been entrusted with handling arrangements.