Larry James Watkins

Salem – Larry James Watkins, 70, husband of Wanda Lee Nicholson Watkins, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Larry was born in Oconee County and was the son of the late Louie James Watkins and Ruby Murphy Watkins.  Larry worked in textiles with West Point Stevens and he was an avid outdoorsman.

 

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by sons, Larry James Watkins II., (Tiffany) of Salem, James Lewis Watkins (Paulette) of Walhalla, John Adrian Watkins of Seneca; daughter, Sherry Lee Roach (Charlie) of Seneca; brother, Eugene Watkins of Walhalla; sisters, Tina Phillips of Westminster and Rita Duncan of Walhalla; grandchildren, Glen Watkins, James, Watkins, Joe Nash Watkins, Desiree Watkins, Chris Roach, and Greg Roach; great-grandchildren, Charlie Roach, Colby Roach.

 

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Roger Watkins; sister, Toni Watkins.

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

The family is at the home of the daughter and son-in-law, Sherry & Charlie Roach, 114 Michelle Lane, Seneca, SC 29678, where the family will also accept flowers.  Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE WATKINS FAMILY