Harry

Watkins

Mr. Harry Watkins was born on September 11, 1951, to the parents of Beatrice Watkins and Lenard Allen Jr. in Griffin, Georgia; but was reared by stepfather Willie Lee Sullivan. He received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Harry Watkins accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with United Christian Fellowship in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Harry met the love of his life and was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Willie Mae Byrd on July 6, 1976, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 4 children.

Mr. Harry Watkins was a faithful employee of Thomaston Mill for 40 years until its closing. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening.

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Mr. Harry Watkins took his rest, gained his angel wings, and rejoined his Heavenly family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Watkins; stepfather, Willie Lee Sullivan; father, Lenard Allen Jr.; daughter, Tia Watkins; and sister-in-law, Patricia Sullivan.

Mr. Harry Watkins leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 47 years Mrs. Willie Mae Watkins; daughter, Melanie (Billy) Ayers of Savannah, GA; sons, Octavius Byrd of Griffin, GA, and Harry (Amanda) Watkins of Griffin, GA; brothers, James Sullivan, Steve (Debra)  Sullivan, Glenn (special friend-Sherry) Sullivan, Willie (Ann) Sullivan, Lenard Allen Jr., and Gary Allen; sisters, Plumpy Watkins, Robin Johnson, Sherry Sullivan, Sarah Johnson, Gloria Allen, Barbara Allen, Tesa Allen, Lisa Allen, and Libby Allen; grandchildren, Ashley Miller, Quina Watkins, Anna Miller, Brittany Miller, Dantavious Davis, Jameia Williams, Ja'Marcus Watkins, Jasmine Pennington, Jaquedia Jones, Sheddrick A. Dallas, Brittany Caldwell, Keyasha Watkins, Kymaurea Watkins, Tay Tay Walker, Andasia Walker, Amiaha Clayton, and Anthony Walker; and 14 great grandchildren; in- laws, Queenster Colvard, Elise Fletcher, Linder Thomas, Joann Foster, Charles Byrd, L.B Byrd, and James Byrd. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.