Ernest William Watkins Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernest William Watkins (Ellijay, Georgia), who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest William Watkins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his son Scott Watkins; his parents, Lawrence Watkins and Louise Watkins; and his siblings, Anita Watkins, Barbara Keener and Frank Watkins.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Watkins of Cherry Log, GA; his son Michael Watkins (Renee) of Blue Ridge, GA; his grandchildren, Matthew Watkins (Macy) of Cherry Log, GA, Faith Watkins (Blake) of Blue Ridge, GA and William Watkins (Jessica) of Blue Ridge, GA; his great grandchildren, Jameson Watkins and Weston Watkins of Cherry Log, GA; his pet Athena; his siblings, Betty Vautrot and Larry Watkins (Joan); and his close friends, Scott Wolff, Carol Elliott, Norman Holloway, Jerry Norton and Tom Chastain.
