It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lanny Leamon Watkins of Welcome, North Carolina, who passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his brother Michael Moore. He is survived by : his wife Betty Jo (Dupree); his children, Chip, Rose Watkins of Smithfield, Serene Watkins of Apex, Rex and Cheryl Watkins of Garner; his grandchildren, Constance (Nick), C. J., Eli, Chelsea, Nicole (Andrew), Everette (Leah), Grant, Frederick and Caroline; his great grandchildren, Annabelle, Charlee, Blythe and Rylee; and his brother Horace "Buddy" Watkins (Myrna).

Service January 12, 2021 2:00 PM Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner (Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bryan-Lee Funeral Home