Watkins, Eugene

United States Marine Corps Veteran

  • Thursday, September 2, 2021
Eugene Watkins
Eugene Watkins

Eugene Watkins, 69, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Eugene was born on December 4, 1951.

Eugene was in the United State Marine Corps.

Eugene was preceded in death by mother, Cora Watkins; father, Walter Watkins; niece, Inez Burney.

Eugene is survived by sisters, Ann Burney of Chattanooga, Debra Fay Miller of Hillsboro, Al., Hazel Garner of Town Creek, Al., and Francis Watkins of Chattanooga.; brothers, Willie Jame Watkins and Theodore Watkins both of Chattanooga; host of nieces, nephews and close relatives.

A celebration of life for Eugene will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37404.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com for the Watkins family.

We respectfully request that social distancing and all CDC Covid-19 measures be adhered to. Masks will be required.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414.  Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com

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