Loy Watkins

 Loy Watkins age 85 of Gainesville passed away on Friday May 06, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

            Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday May 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Earl Pirkle will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday May 09, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

            Mr. Watkins was born on March 15, 1931 in Gainesville, Ga to the late Ernest Watkins and Lennie Lovell Watkins. He was retired from General Motors where he worked for 36 years in the Body Shop and was a member of Central Baptist Church and the 101 Bible Class. He served Basic Training at Fort Knox Armor Division and was stationed in Germany and Switzerland.  Loy Loved 101 Bible Class and had a talent in playing piano by ear along with his love for gospel music. He also had a very deep compassion for General Motor Cars.  He is preceded in death by his parents, spouse, Susie Crowe Watkins, son, Lesley (Cotton) Watkins, brothers, Bradford, Vernon, Roy, Ray and Lewis Watkins.

            He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Watkins Cook (Chris) of Fairmount, Ga, daughter-in-law, Myra Watkins of Gainesville, sister-in-law, Virginia Watkins of Gainesville, sister-in-law, Freida Watkins of Athens, and several nieces and nephews.

            In Lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to 101 Bible Class Central Baptist Church 785 Main Street, Gainesville, Ga 30501

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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