It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Ronald Scott Watkins, age 58, of Marietta, Ga., who entered into his eternal rest on February 23, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Hanley Shelton Funeral Home.

Mr. Ronald Scott Watkins was born November 5, 1964 to Lola Mae and Ronald Alvin Watkins.

Ronald moves to Atlanta in 1987 to pursue a better job opportunity.  Ronald married his high school sweetheart Barbee and they shared 32 blessed years of marriage.

He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and trusted friend.  Ronald was an avid tennis player and he also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Ronald leaves to cherish his memory; wife Barbee, twin brother Rodney (Krista) of Appleton, WI, nephews Courtney and Isaiah, sisters Sherethea (Je'Mone) Smith of Allen, TX, Donna (Charles) Patton of Chattanooga, TN, a host of neices, nephews, family and special friends.  He is also survived by his Godparents Sadie and Moses Williams of Flint, MI, his Godsister Shelean Williams, a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Hanley Shelton Funeral Directors, Marietta.