Mr. Travis "T-Bone," Watkins

Obituary For Mr. Travis "T-Bone," Watkins

Mr. Travis "T -Bone," Watkins passed on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Trice Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Sandhill CME Church Cemetery. Bishop Kerry Francis will officiate. Trice Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of all professional services. Please keep the Watkins family in prayer. Travis “T-Bone” Watkins was born to the late Freeman Watkins and the late Marjorie Banks Watkins on February 28, 1967, in Lamar County GA. He was the last to be born of nine children. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Rosa M. Smith & Mary A. Miles, one brother, McArthur Bush. He joined Sand Hill Church at an early age in his life. Travis was educated in the Lamar County School System. While attending high school he was active in the band which he played the drums in the percussion section, something that he loved dearly. Not long after graduating from high school he moved to Los Angeles, California. He worked as an electrician with several different companies until his health declined. On September 24, 2022, he was summoned home to be with our Lord. He fought the fight, won the victory, and God quietly took one of his best from us.

Travis leaves to cherish his memories one daughter: Lorel (Devante) Smalls, Two grandsons: Josiah & Jaceon Smalls, all of Jacksonville, Florida. A devoted companion: Ms. Yvette Rodriquez of California City, California: Four Brothers: Mr. Johnny Bush Jr. of Boston, Mass., Mr. Jerome Watkins of Palmdale California; Mr. Claybourne (Dorothy) Watkins Mr. Thomas (Brenda) Watkins, Ms. Linda (Jerome) Pate all of Barnesville, GA. One Uncle: Mr. Charlie W. Banks of Barnesville, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family & friends who will all miss him dearly