Isaac Watkin, 93, died peacefully on Monday, March 22. Isaac “Ike” Watkin retired electrical contractor from Concordville. Born in Wilmington in 1927, he graduated from West Chester High School and served on the USS Princeton aircraft carrier during WWII.
Married to the late Elizabeth “Betty” Dancer for 62 years. Ike and Betty started Isaac Watkin Co. in 1954 and retired in 1988. Ike was active in the Electrical Contractors Association of Delaware, Elam United Methodist Church, Concordville/Chadds Ford Rotary, American Legion, and a member of Concord Lodge, F&AM for 71 years.
He was the son of the late Isaac Watkin and Jennie Elizabeth Husbands Watkin. He was the last of six siblings. Survived by daughter Michelle Thompson (Frank), son Jeffery Watkin (Martine), five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd. Glen Mills Pa. 19342 would be appreciated. Arrangements Rigby Funeral Home. Online condolences Rigbyfuneralhome.com
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