John Marion "Turtle" Watkins

John Marion “Turtle” Watkins, age 71, of Lula, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. 

Born on September 7, 1950, in Demorest, he was a son of the late John Lamon and Avis Dodd Watkins. He was a United States Army Veteran having proudly served during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Watkins was a member of the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Habersham County American Legion Post #84. He worked with Stephens Trucking, enjoyed doing mechanics, loved fishing, and was a jack of all trades. Turtle loved his family and was of the Christian faith.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Trenna “Tinker” McGee Watkins. 

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Cody and Kayla Watkins of Lula; daughter, Mercedes Angel of Homer; grandchildren, Mea Angel and Emalee Davis; brother, Anthony Watkins of Demorest; nephew, Collin; and niece, Claire. 

The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. 

A private family service will be held with burial to follow. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.