James A Watkins

December 31, 1954 - February 11, 2022

Mr. James "Jim" Watkins, III, 67, of Grovetown, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He loved playing his guitar and shooting pool. He was an amazing gardener, especially following his retirement. Jim enjoyed sharing plants and photos of plants he grew. He had a wonderful sense of humor - always a jokester! Jim is survived by his wife, Cheryl Watkins; mother, Helen Lucille Grant; daughters, Jamie Watkins and Carissa Whitaker; sisters, Linda Boland and Mary Dyches; grandchildren, Mariah Skillman, Carey R. Whitaker and Carey D. Whitaker; great-grandchildren, Tyler Wade, Ben and Jack; and numerous loving extended family members. Jim was preceded in death by his fathers, James Watkins, Jr and Van W. Grant; brother, Van Grant, Jr.; and son, Carey V. Whitaker. The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 PM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Starling Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow at 2PM, in South Harlem Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Polly R. Davis officiating.