William Hardage Watkins

William “Bill” H. Watkins, 70 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Bill, as he was known by family and friends, was born on November 28, 1953, to the late Horace William and Mary Ruth Hardage Watkins in Waycross, Georgia. He enjoyed watching Georgia Bulldog football, going to the mountains and being in the great outdoors. Bill loved his family and especially his grandkids. He had the gift of gabbing and enjoyed telling stories to whomever would listen. Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, William “Watty” Horace Watkins and brother in-law, Gerald Lee.
Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet Lee Watkins of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son in-law, Stephanie and Lance Harrell of Valdosta, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Misty Watkins of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren, Maddox Harrell, Trace Harrell, Aldyn Harrell, Kade Watkins, Bennett Watkins, and Hallie Watkins; sister and family friend, Vicki Allen and Pete Brooks of Jacksonville, FL; brother in-laws, Michael Lee of Jacksonville, FL and Lankford Lee (Marilyn) of Loganville, GA; sister in-law, Sheree Lee of Blackshear, GA; the kids, Sydney and Hank of Valdosta, GA along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Valdosta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Messages of sympathy can be left for the family by visiting www.musicfuneralservices.com In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to ALS Association at 1300 Wilson Blvd. Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22209 or donations@ALSA-national.org The Watkins family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.