Ralph Edwin Watson, age 71, of Epworth, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Chattanooga. He was born on June 22, 1950 to the late Delmar A. Watson and Lois Keener Watson. Edwin was a member of Hipps Chapel Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George Watson and Larry Watson of Epworth. Edwin is survived by sons, Billy Joe Watson and Bobby Joe Watson; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Jeanie Watson of Epworth; sister, Martha Breeden of Blue Ridge; sister-in-law, Ellene Watson of Epworth; special friends, Becky McClure and Richie; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Denny Hawkins and Rev. Delmar Davenport officiating. Music was provided by Brenda Patterson, Carol Watkins, and Althea Davenport. Interment followed in the Helping Hand Fellowship Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Postell, Arnold Postell, Jason Postell, Johnson Foster, Carl Patterson, Zeke McPherson, and Eulis Davis. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Friday, September 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Friday, September 24, 2021 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions