Danny was born August 21, 1967 to Danny Eliot Watkins, Sr. and Margaret Geraldine Tarleton Watkins.
Danny lived and worked across the Carolinas. In North Carolina he grew up in Asheville, and worked in Calabash, and Raleigh. In South Carolina he spent time in Little River, Spartanburg and North Charleston. He graduated from West Henderson High School in Hendersonville, NC and served 5 years in the US Navy traveling throughout Asia and the Middle East. He learned to cook while in the Navy and was able to work at a number of restaurants in North Carolina and South Carolina, including The Junction in Gowensville, SC. He enjoyed sports, food, and his dog Baby. He was a kind hearted soul and had the best intentions in life for himself and others.
Danny is preceded in death by his father, Danny Eliot Watkins, Sr.
Danny is survived by his mother, Margaret Geraldine Tarleton Watkins; sister, Lori Joyner (Ricky); brother, Gerald Watkins (Kathleen); son, Eliot Watkins; son, James Daniel (J.D.) Watkins; uncle, Frank Watkins; aunt Roxie Pearson; uncle John Watkins (Karen) special friend Megan Scarborough; many nieces, nephews and cousins in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Memorial services are pending at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Danny's honor to "Be A Mentor" in North Charleston, SC , a non-profit working to enable youth to develop positive relationships with mentors (https://www.beamentornow.org/donate)
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