Watkins, W. Maynard, age 84, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Tipp City on May 2, 1928 to Walter and Nealie (Davis) Watkins. He graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1946. He served as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors after 42 years of service. Maynard was active with the Tipp Senior Citizens, Tippecanoe Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Antioch Shrine, American Legion Post #586 and the VFW in Vandalia. He was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church and retired from the Tipp City Fire Department as a captain after 25 years. Maynard was also instrumental in making the Veterans Memorial in Tipp City a reality. Maynard loved his family, golf and THE Ohio State Buckeyes! Maynard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ramona (Miller), and four children, Jill (John) Greer of Troy, Bryan (Ellie) Watkins of Hamilton, Kyle (Theresa) Watkins of Columbus, and Greg (Sue) Watkins of Tipp City. He is survived by 6 grandchildren, Brad (Erin) Watkins, Emily Greer, Kevin Greer, Zach Watkins, Jake Watkins, Maddie Watkins, and one great-grandchild, Pace. His sister Judy (Si) Cutcher of Piqua, brother Charles Watkins of Troy, stepbrother Jack (Rosie) Routsong of Florida, and two stepsisters, Dee (Kenny) Krimm and Lola Richey both of Dayton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dolly Springer, and two brothers, Terry and Bobby Dean Watkins, and a daughter in law, Linda Watkins. Visitation will be Monday, May 7, from 4 - 8 pm at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 West Main St, Tipp City. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City with Pastor Steve Gellatly officiating. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions may be made to Needy Baskets in memory of Maynard.