Ralph “Tracy” Whitman Watkins, Iii

Mr. Ralph “Tracy” Whitman Watkins III, 44, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Tracy was born on October 7, 1967 to Mr. Ralph W. Watkins, Jr. and Donna Watkins. He married his loving wife, Terri Lynn Atwood on February 4, 1992 Mr. Watkins was a devoted Alabama fan. He owned and operated a title service company in Nashville, TN and was a 1992 graduate Middle Tennessee State University. In addition to Tracy’s wife he is survived by his children: Shelby Lynn Watkins, Taylor Lane Watkins, and Presley Grace Watkins; his parents Donna Watkins and Ralph Watkins, Jr.; one brother: Mike Watkins; special cousin who he considered his aunt: Linda Gary True; his father-in-law that he considered his second father: Terry Atwood; his favorite aunt: Shirley Norris. Memorial Services for Tracy will be Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation starting one hour prior of the service time at the Vultee Church of Christ 895 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 2, Nashville, TN 37217. The family wishes that instead of flowers, memorials be made to the Watkins’ Children Education Fund at Suntrust Bank 4310 Nolensville Pike Nashville, TN , 37211.