SFC (Retired) Rev. Lamar Watkins Obituary in Rome at F.K. Jones Funeral Home

Obituary For SFC (Retired) Rev. Lamar Watkins

SFC (Retired) Rev. Lamar Watkins, age 75, of Augusta, Georgia (formerly of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1948 in Rome, Ga to the late Benjamin Jacob and Mary Elizabeth (Donaldson) Watkins. He was a 1966 graduate of Main High School. Rev. Watkins was a veteran of the United States Army having served for 24 years. Lamar loved the Lord, his family, and his close friends. He was license to the Gospel Ministry on November 30, 2008 by Rev. Gary Kerr of First Baptist Church of Keysville and on January 15, 2017 he was ordained to the Gospel Ministry at New Life Community Fellowship Baptist Church by Rev. Dr Larry Augurson. Rev. Watkins was presently an Associate Minister at Windsor Spring Baptist under the leadership of Pastor Paul Roberson.

He was preceded by his parents and brothers Herbert, Jacob, John Willie, Coolie and Bobby Gene.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife Terri (Crowley) Watkins, four daughters Janice Watkins, Tamara (Jerry) Wright of Rome, Ga. Johnnie (Chris) Ellis Fayetteville, N.C. and Demetria Watkins, Hephzibah, GA., two sons Delmar Watkins of Atlanta Ga., and Daryl (April) Watkins, Sandy Springs, GA. One sister Annie (Pat) Jones of Rome, Ga. Thirteen grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Two Brother-in-laws Thomas Crowley of Rome, Ga and Scott Crowley of Evans, GA. Two Sister-in-laws Deborah (Victoria Fussell) Moses of San Leandro, CA, and Jennifer (Bobby) Browning of Thornton, CO. Mother-in-law Emma Crowley of Thornton, CO. One very special Godson Lamar Owens of Augusta, GA. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 11:00am at Windsor Spring Baptist Church (3692 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah, Ga 30815). Interment will take place Friday May 24, 2024 at 10:30 am at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga.

*Visitation for Rev. Watkins will be Tuesday May 21, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Kinsey and Walton Funeral Home (3618 Peach Orchard Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30906) and F. K. Jones Funeral Home (1205 MLK, Jr. Blvd Rome, Ga.) on Thursday May 23, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

To the Watkins/Crowley family, we at F. K. Jones Funeral Home, extend to you our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our prayers remain that your abiding faith in God will continue to comfort, strengthen, and sustain you during your time of bereavement.

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Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad; best place to be for your continued celebration of life. And all the angels sang Glory to God in the Highest!! I miss you. I love you. --7KJANCJohnnie

A Poem dedication (by Ron Tranmer) to my dad: ********BROKEN CHAIN******* We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone. For parts of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link....again! I will always love you, dad. --Johnnie Lavance

Ms. Terri, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. I just wanted to reach out and send my sincerest condolences to you and your family.I ask that God wrap his loving arms around you at this difficult time and just keep you covered 🙏🏾 . Kee kee E.

Condolences to the family. Lamar will be missed. God's grace carry his family always.
Milton and Evelyn Hamilton

On behalf of the Rome Colored Main High School Reunion Committee we extend our deepest sympathy to the family.May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you what you need... Cecelia Abbott chairperson and Helen Williams co-chair...

My Condolences to the family,and prayers to all From,The Jacoway family

My appreciation for my Dad's greatness cannot be measured. To me, the name DAD was another name for love. Later on in my Adult years is when I realized my Dad is a SPIRITUAL success. No, He wasn't peefect and No, He may not have done everything right, But He loved The Lord our Father and His Word, He loved his wife, He loved his family and friends, He has Righteousness Peace and Joy, He has lived well, He laughed often and loved much, He has gained the respect of intelligent men, women and the love of children. He looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. He has fulfilled his purpose and accomplished his task. He leaves the world better than he found it. That's real Spiritual Success. I will always love you and miss you Daddy, your Loving daughter Tamara 💞💌🙏🏾💪🏽