Rodney Scott Watkins, age 58, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31st, 2023, at his home.  Rodney was born in Flint, MI on November 5, 1964, to the late Ronald A. and Lola M. (Finley) Watkins.  After graduation from Southwestern High School in Flint, he attended U.W. Oshkosh where he participated in track.

On February 14, 1992, Rodney was united in marriage to Kristina "Kris" Green.  The couple have enjoyed 33 years together.  Rodney worked as a custodian for over 25 years at Lawrence University.

Rodney loved the Detroit Lions, which could be tough in a Packer household, but he did cheer for the Packers when they weren't playing the Lions.  He also loved the Brewers and watching movies – but most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and sons.

He is survived by his wife, Kris, Appleton; two sons:  Courtney (special friend Bella) and Isaiah Watkins, Appleton; 12 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:  Gerri Ayers, Cocoa Beach, FL, Mary Ellen Green, Appleton, Skip (Judy) Green, North Waterford, ME, Nancy Daniel-Green, Palm Harbor, FL, Ginny (Jim) Mcghee, Madison, Norb Green, Appleton, Angie (John) Coenen, Dale, Larry Lichterman, Appleton, Marilyn (Mark) Lichon, Green Bay, Rita (Russ) Fagerstrom, Green Bay, Alice Bishop, Appleton, and Barbee, Marietta, GA; God Parents Moses and Sadie Williams, Grand Blanc, MI and God Sister Shelean Williams; and hosts of aunts and uncles.  He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.  Along with many extended family and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Ronald S. Watkins, mother-in-law and father-in-law Angela and Roger Green; brothers-in-law Ron Green, Tom Daniel- Green, and sister-in-law Betty Lichterman.

A memorial service will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, August 26th, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 11 am until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.