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Willie J. Watkins

02/17/1952 - 06/21/2025

Obituary For Willie J. Watkins

Mr. Willie J. Watkins passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on February 17, 1952, to the late Jessie Watkins and Susie Grant Watkins in Columbus.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Watkins I will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Christian Ministries with interment at Green Acres Cemetery.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Willie J. Watkins.


Services

Interment

Jul
3
Green Acres Cemetery

1485 Schatulga Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

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Homegoing Celebration

Jul
3
Macedonia Christian Ministries

3645 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903

11:00 AM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Rest in peace my dear friend. I have so many memories of our growing up together that span so many years. You will live forever in my heart and memories. So many fond memories! Wonderful times. Eternal friends

Jimmy Tarver

RIP my friend

Jerome Humphries

I will ALWAYS have fond memories of my 1970 Spencerian classmate. I thank God that He gave him to us for this period. I pray that he is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as peace and comfort for his family.

Rodney Deese

Rodney Deese

Condolences to the family, friends and all who loved Willie Watkins. We were born the same day month and year. We will miss you.Rest in Peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏👏👏

Barbara Phillips Tolbert

I'm so glad I got to see Willie at our Class Luncheon. Sending my Prayers and CONDOLENCES to his Family. 🙏🏾❤️

Rosalind Walton Range

Our friendship began in BTW as neighbors and friends . The memories that I have of Willie is happiness. He were always a funny and happy person . He will definitely be miss , My condense to the Watkins Family

Debra

My condolences to the family.Remembering the times at school are priceless. Rev. 21:3,4. RIP!

Eloise (Williams) Singleton

Sleep in heavenly splendor, my long-time friend. We had fun at school, and I thank you for the memories.

George Goodman

My condolences to the family 🙏🏾 RIP Greenwave 💚💛

Barbara J Lee- McLester

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