Westminster mourns the death of former mayor

The city of Westminster expresses sadness and mourns the death of a former mayor.  Ed Watkins, a Main Street grocery store operator, died Tuesday at the Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.  During three different periods in the 1960s and ’70s, Watkins served as city councilman and mayor.  Current Mayor Brian Ramey said, “I have known Mr. Ed for most of my life.  He gave many in our community a hand up and he and Ms. Betty became good friends to my wife and me.  He served the City of Westminster, his church, and all of Westminster well, as Mayor.  He had a kind and giving spirit and was always eager to help and support many in our community….”