Benjamin Watkins, Jr.
August 13, 1944 — February 17, 2013
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Watkins, Jr., age 68, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Sun.,
Feb. 17, 2013. A native of Covington, TN, Mr. Watkins was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Watkins, Sr. and Bessie Smith Watkins. He was retired from General Motors after 37 ½ years in safety and production.
Survived by his wife, Blanche D. Watkins of Chapel Hill; 3 daughters, Thelma Watkins of Covington, TN; Diane Watkins of Covington, TN; Sondra Walls of Chapel Hill, TN; 3 sons, Benjamin Watkins III of Columbia, TN; Quinton Watkins of Chapel Hill, TN; Mario Walls of Chapel Hill, TN; a sister, Vickie Watkins of Covington, TN; a brother Paul Watkins of Covington, TN; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 12 Noon to 2PM, Sat., Feb. 23, 2012 at Lawrence Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sat. at 2PM from the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Pastor Marcus Duke and Deacon Benjamin Watkins III officiating.