He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was retired from Lockheed Martin.
Survived by his wife of 20 years, Alice E. Watkins; children, Steve Ross, step son, John Watkins and his wife, Ginger Watkins, Holly Watkins Brooks and her husband Allen Brooks; sister, Nancy McKnight and 5 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday March 2 at 1 PM at the Smyrna American Legion Hall, 160 Legion Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. The family will receive friends prior to the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com.
Those who desire may make contributions, in lieu of flowers, to Operation Tackle Box, 1068 Al Roberts Road, Senoia, GA 30276.
Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060. 770-432-0771.