Mr. Eugene Watkins, Jr (bubba) age 70, of Lafayette, GA passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010.  he was a member of Prospect Baptist Church , Retired from US Army National Guard after 26 years, retired from Roper Corp, and member of the Spiritual Uplifters Gospel Group.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Pearl Brooks Watkins, Sr, son Mr, Cassius Watkins, brother Mr. Johnny Watkins.

Survivors are his loving family, wife, Mrs. Treava Genell Watkins; sons, Mr. Eddie Watkins of Summerville, GA, Mr. Shawn Watkins, Pastor Greg (Lashea) Ludy of Lafayette, GA, Mr. Adrain (Chiquita) Ludy of Dalton, GA; Daughter, Ms. Lula Whittenberry of Summerville, GA, brother Mr. Hubert (Mariel) Watkins, sister, Mrs. Julia Echols of Toledo, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Mr. John (Mildred) Griffin, brother-in-law, Mr. John Henry Griffin of Lafayette, sister-in-law, Mrs. Yuvette (chevette) Suttle of Atlanta, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Watkins will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00am at Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Ludy, Jr., Elder G.M. Spotts, Eulogist, and Elder James Washington, presiding.  The Family will recieve friends at the Church Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.  Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery will full military rites.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA