Larry William Watson, age 72, of Epworth, GA passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home. Mr. Watson was born on November 4, 1948 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Delmar A. Watson and Lois Keener Watson. He worked until retirement as a maintenance mechanic for Tyson Foods and was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church in Ellijay. He is survived by his wife, Ellene Watson of Epworth, GA; a son, Michael Watson of Paint Rock, TN; a daughter, Angela (Chad) Young of Chatsworth, GA; brothers, Edwin Watson of Epworth, GA and Daniel (Jeanie) Watson of Epworth, GA; a sister, Martha Breeden of Blue Ridge, GA; sister-in-laws, Shirley Smith and Virginia Davis; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Thusday, August 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Rev. Delmar Davenport and Rev. Blaine Phillips officiating. Music will be provided by the Hipps Chapel Church Choir. Interment will follow the service at Hipps Chapel Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Billy Joe Postell, Jason Postell, Arnold Postell, Johnson Foster, R.C. Watson, Charles Dunn, Chad Young, and Bobby Millsaps. Honorary pallbearers will include: Zeke McPherson, Kary McClain, Harold Worley, and Lloyd Worley. Visitation will be held on Wednesday night from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Wednesday, August 04, 2021 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Thursday, August 05, 2021 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions