David Mack Watkins

1956 - 2017

David Mack Watkins obituary, 1956-2017, Cartersville, GA

David Mack Watkins

1956 - 2017

BORN

1956

DIED

2017

David Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 24, 2017.
David Mack Watkins, 61, of Cassville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, May 23 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome.
He is survived by his parents, Betty and Mack Watkins; his wife, Kathy Watkins; his children, Jason Watkins, Shawna Watkins Fultz and Rhimee Watkins; and his grandchildren, Will and Isla Fultz, Landon and Rhikole Broadnax and Sunshine and Orion Harper.
David is also lovingly remembered by his brothers Terry, Jeff and Jonathan Watkins and their families, as well as his life-long friend, Frank White.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, David lived the majority of his life in the Bartow County area. He was baptized at Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a graduate of Cartersville High School.
An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He was also a skilled craftsman and enjoyed building things.
David lived life to the fullest. Wherever he went, fun was sure to follow. He had a booming voice, an infectious laugh and a smile that could brighten any room or any occasion. David was a big man with an even bigger heart. He was known and loved by many and will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Owen Funeral Home Chapel at eleven o'clock in the morning on Friday, May 26, 2017.
Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Michael Hudson, Steve Teems, Gary Lipscomb, Bob Tatum, David Johnson, Todd Olsen and Jake and Josh Watkins.

Please visit www.owenfuneras.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, GA has charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

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May 26, 2017

Rick Somerville posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2017

Bud White posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2017

Ellen Goddard posted to the memorial.

Rick Somerville

May 26, 2017

My condolences go out to the Watkin's family . David , JB and RD and myself had some memorable times together. David lived life to its fullest. He was always smiling and having a good time . May God be with his entire Family.

Bud White

May 26, 2017

David was one of my lifetime best friends.we had so much fun together when we were younger!!!
Bud white

Ellen Goddard

May 25, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss

Anderson Pamela

May 25, 2017

David was a delightful person to see each week. We will greatly miss his big smile and kind, gentle ways. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Staff of Floyd Wound Care Clinic in Cartersville, Sheila, Truedisha and PAmela

Karen and Randy Keith

May 25, 2017

Our heartfelt prayers are for peace and comfort to his family and closest friends. God bless.

Mindy Sharpe

May 25, 2017

You were a great friend to me and I will miss you. My heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace. Love Mindy

Yvonne Cobb

May 25, 2017

May your family be at peace and feel how much you are loved. On this day my heart is overwhelmed with all the memories we shared as friends and you will be missed. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Love you foreverā¤

Terry and Janet Black Underwood

May 25, 2017

David "Wally" was a great guy and loved by all his friends. He will be greatly missed. We are praying for comfort and peace for the family.

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