Mr. Jeffery Dean Watkins

March 26, 1961 - February 2, 2021

Jeffery Dean Watkins, 59, of Sykesville MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Cindy M. Watkins whom he married on August 26, 1989. Jeff was born on March 26, 1961 in Montgomery County. He was the son of Lawrence “Larry” F. and the late Patricia “Patti” E. Watkins. He graduated in 1979 from Gaithersburg High School, Villanova University in 1983 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and UMUC in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in Science in Cyber Security. He began working for NSA- Department of Defense where he was employed for over 37 years. He traveled all over the world giving briefings to many military and government employees about communication security. He loved getting to experience different cultures on his travels and seeing many beautiful places. He was a diehard NASCAR and Washington Nationals fan and never missed watching a game or race. “Go Nats” and “Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let’s go racing boys!” as he would say. He loved being around the family’s alpacas and watching his daughters show them in 4H and at national shows. He loved his Dobermans and walking them around the neighborhood. One of his favorite things to do was crossword puzzles- he sure was good at solving those hard ones. He was a member of Liberty Church PCA where he was actively involved with the men’s ministry and sharing the gospel to the men at the Baltimore Rescue Mission. Surviving besides his wife are his two daughters, Erika M. Watkins and husband Kyle Ensor, and Hannah M. Watkins. Brother Douglas W. Watkins and wife Candace. Sister Lisa F. Watkins. Sister-in law Theresa L. Topper and husband Greg. In-laws James “Eddie” and Pauline Fowler. Aunts, uncles and 6 nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends on Monday February 8th from 6 - 8 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784. Unfortunately due to COVID the viewing is limited to a limited number of people so please contact the family first or Donna Hancock at 443-280-0506 before coming to make sure there are still spots available. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 9th at 11am at Liberty Church PCA, 11301 Liberty Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117. The family will receive friends for an hour before the funeral begins for those who are unable to attending the viewing. The service will also be livestreamed on the following site www.libertychurchpca.org. You can click on the join the live stream link. Interment will be in Freedom Cemetery, 961 Johnsville Road, Sykesville. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jeff’s name to Liberty Church PCA, 11301 Liberty Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Carroll Hospice 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com