Johnnie Davis “Pete” Watkins

Walhalla, SC – Johnnie Davis “Pete” Watkins, 77, wife of Linda Ilene “Lynn” Wilbanks Watkins, of 1008 Stribling Shoals Road, Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his residence.

 

A native of Oconee County, Mr. Watkins was the son of the late Luther Daniel and Alice Carroll Watkins. He was retired from Duke Energy and was of the Baptist faith.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Watkins is survived by his sons: Randy Watkins (Sherri) of Walhalla and Tony Watkins (Angie) of Walhalla; daughter: Tammy Teske of Walhalla; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister: Willie Marcengill of Westminster; and brother: Roy Watkins of Walhalla.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by brothers: Boyce Watkins and Lloyd Watkins; and sisters: Vivian James and Ann Anthony.

 

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Cross Roads Baptist Church #2 Cemetery, Westminster, SC. The family will receive friends following the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478

Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

 

The family is at the home.