Mr. Leon Watkins

Mr. Leon Gordon Watkins age 75 of Thomaston died June 22, 2011 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Mr. Watkins was born on May 24, 1936 in Blackshear Georgia, to the late Luther and Mary Mae Watkins. He was employed with the City of Thomaston for many years. Mr. Watkins was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army for several years.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Freida Watkins of Thomaston Georgia, daughters Mrs. Lanell and Darwin Golden of Thomaston Georgia, Mrs. Tammy and John Evanchik of Jacksonville Florida, sons Mr. Terry and Jennifer Watkins of Barnesville Georgia, Mr. Kim and Bonnie Watkins of Thomaston Ga. 11 Grandchildren. 2 Great Grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 301 Kelly Drive Suit 3 Peachtree City Ga. 30269

Visitation

Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home
Funeral Service

Interment

Bristol Baptist Church Cemetery