George Arthur Watkins, Jr. – proud and loving husband, father, and grandfather, a 64 year-old native and resident of Mobile passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Mr. Watkins worked as an automotive parts sales representative in the Mobile area for 35 years and was currently employed with McConnell Automotive. He was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast and a marshal in a local mystic society.
Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Watkins, Sr. and Marion Elizabeth Champion Manning . He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Barbara Watkins; children, George Arthur Watkins, III (Anna) and Ashley Boyd (Corbin); grandchildren, Klara Watkins, Kennedy Boyd, and Penelope Boyd; siblings, Karen Watkins Ostrom, Brandon O’Brien (Kelly), Michael Watkins (Jenna), and Greg Davis (Carla); step-mother, Mary O'Brien Watkins also survived by other relatives and friends.
JUNE 25, 1959 – NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Funeral services will be held from the graveside on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 12 p.m. in Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Our hearts @ the Advance Auto Parts store 3919 on Springhill Ave. go out to the Watkins family...George was an extreme professional and pleasant spirit during purchasing interactions. We pray for your strength during your loss of this good man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.