He was preceded in death by his son, Wiley Claude Watkins, Jr.
Those Wiley leaves behind to cherish his memories are his wife, Janice Watkins; sons, Charles Watkins, Anthony Watkins, Perry Thomas and Robert Watkins; daughters, Cynthia Green, Tonya Watkins, Wyletta Watkins, Stacy Ford, Makesha Watkins and Markita Watkins; brother, Terry Watkins; sisters, Mary Lewis, Olivia Davis and Janice Moon; favorite grandson, ‘Crunch’; nephew, James H. Davis; brother-in-laws, Caesar R. Gamble and James T. Gamble; sisters-in-law, Louise Gamble and Priscilla Thurman; other relatives and friends.
A Visitation for Wiley will be on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services-Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404..
A Graveside Service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm at Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2116 Shepherd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com for the Watkins family.