Randall Watkins

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of  Ernest Randall Watkins on March 14, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Watkins Cemetery.

Randall was born on September 2, 1961, in Darlington, SC, to Tom Watkins and Barbara Floyd Watkins. He was known for his skilled work in the auto body trade, working at Derrick's Auto Shop and Manheim over the years. Randall had a passion for racing and cherished the times spent with his family at the track.

Randall leaves behind his loving children: Ashley Smith and April (Kyzer Bonnoitt) Watkins; his sisters Myra (Richard "Cuz") Anderson and Judy (Ricky) Locklair; his stepson Wayne Burkett; grandchildren Caylen (Alejandro Rodriguez) Smith, Kendall Smith, and Bailey Smith; and great-grandchildren Livia and Christopher.  With his special nephew Little Ricky Locklair.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Marie Watkins; his parents; and his son-in-law James Smith.    The family would like to especially thank the staff at McLeod's Hospital (especially Metro) for the wonderful care give to Randall while there.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randall's honor to The Humane Society, 580 East Washington St., Hartsville, SC 29550.

Randall will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.