Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home "Where the Name is Service" Historic West End Chapel
1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30310
404-758-1731

Douglasville Chapel
8312 Dallas Hwy.

Douglasville, GA 30134
770-489-6751

Carrollton Chapel
602 Newnan Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117
770-836-0044

Riverdale Chapel
6580 Church St. Riverdale, GA 30274
770-909-8800

Join our Carrollton location on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 3pm-6pm! FREE food, live music, pony rides, bounce house,...
10/16/2025

Join our Carrollton location on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 3pm-6pm! FREE food, live music, pony rides, bounce house, health screenings, lots of giveaways and MORE!

💗 Finding Strength Through Grief 💗As we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize that remembrance and healing o...
10/16/2025

💗 Finding Strength Through Grief 💗

As we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize that remembrance and healing often walk hand in hand. For those coping with loss, this season can bring both pain and peace.

Take time to reflect, remember, and reach out for support. Healing doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a journey filled with love, memory, and renewal. 🌸

At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we’re here to walk beside you with compassion and care.

🍂 Fall is more than a season—it’s a time to connect, reflect, and plan for the future.As families come together, take th...
10/15/2025

🍂 Fall is more than a season—it’s a time to connect, reflect, and plan for the future.
As families come together, take this opportunity to have meaningful conversations about your legacy and wishes.

At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we believe that planning today brings peace of mind for tomorrow.
Start the conversation with love—and let us help guide you every step of the way. 🤍

📞 Call us today at (404) 913-6549 to learn more about our pre-need and legacy planning ser

💗 Willie A. Watkins Community Connection: Think Pink! 💗This month, we stand together in strength, hope, and unity. Show ...
10/14/2025

💗 Willie A. Watkins Community Connection: Think Pink! 💗

This month, we stand together in strength, hope, and unity. Show your support by wearing pink and tagging us in your photos!

Let’s fill our community with love, awareness, and compassion as we honor survivors and remember those we’ve lost. 🌸

Together, we make a difference. 💕

🕊️ Cemetery Etiquette & Traditions: Honoring with RespectVisiting a cemetery is a meaningful way to reflect, remember, a...
10/13/2025

🕊️ Cemetery Etiquette & Traditions: Honoring with Respect

Visiting a cemetery is a meaningful way to reflect, remember, and show reverence for those who came before us.
At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we believe that maintaining respect and understanding traditions ensures that every visit honors both the departed and their families.

Let’s preserve dignity, honor heritage, and teach the next generation the importance of remembrance.

📍 Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home
“Where the name is service, and service is our name.”

🕊 You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Grief Conference 🕊Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM📍 Hattie G. Watkins ...
10/12/2025

🕊 You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Grief Conference 🕊
Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM
📍 Hattie G. Watkins Complex
(Adjacent to the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home West End Chapel)

Come and find comfort, connection, and peace among those who understand.
💜 “May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.”

📞 For more information or to RSVP, please call (404) 758-1731
— The Willie A. Watkins Grief Team

“Floral Tributes with a Touch of Pink” 🌸Each bloom is carefully placed to reflect love, grace, and remembrance.At Willie...
10/10/2025

“Floral Tributes with a Touch of Pink” 🌸

Each bloom is carefully placed to reflect love, grace, and remembrance.
At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we honor every life with beauty, care, and compassion — because every farewell deserves a personal touch. 💐

✨ Honoring memories with care, color, and compassion. ✨

✨ Grief Support: Navigating Anniversaries & Terminal Illness Remembrance ✨Grief doesn’t follow a schedule — and special ...
10/09/2025

✨ Grief Support: Navigating Anniversaries & Terminal Illness Remembrance ✨

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule — and special dates often bring emotions to the surface. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or quiet moment of reflection, take time to honor your feelings and the love that remains. 🌿

Light a candle. Share a memory. Speak their name. Healing takes time, and you don’t have to walk the journey alone. 💛

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home — here to support you through remembrance, reflection, and renewal.

Every life tells a story worth remembering. ✨At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we honor the legacies of those who came ...
10/08/2025

Every life tells a story worth remembering. ✨
At Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, we honor the legacies of those who came before us by cherishing their stories and passing them down through generations.

Take a moment today to share a story about a loved one — their wisdom, laughter, or love may be exactly what someone needs to hear.

🕊️ Preserve the past. Celebrate the present. Inspire the future.

🎀 Honoring Strength, Hope, and Remembrance 🎀Join Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home in paying tribute to those who have foug...
10/07/2025

🎀 Honoring Strength, Hope, and Remembrance 🎀

Join Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home in paying tribute to those who have fought and continue to fight against breast cancer. 💕

💗 Breast Cancer Tribute: Symbolic Candle Lighting & Pink Balloon Release
Together, we shine a light of love, courage, and everlasting remembrance.

20th Pastoral Anniversary Gala for The Honorable Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock
10/06/2025

20th Pastoral Anniversary Gala for The Honorable Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock

🌟 Employee Appreciation Spotlight: Edward Soles 🌟Celebrating 8 Years of Dedicated Service at Willie A. Watkins Funeral H...
10/06/2025

🌟 Employee Appreciation Spotlight: Edward Soles 🌟
Celebrating 8 Years of Dedicated Service at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

Today, we proudly honor Mr. Edward Soles, a cornerstone of professionalism and compassion in the funeral service industry. With an impressive 50 years of experience, Edward continues to exemplify excellence, dignity, and heartfelt care in every family he serves.

For the past 8 years, Edward has been an invaluable part of the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home family—bringing a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and mentorship to his colleagues. His unwavering dedication to service has left an indelible mark not only within our organization but throughout the greater funeral service community.

🎓 A Legacy Rooted in HBCU Pride
A proud supporter of HBCU sports and marching bands, Edward embodies the spirit of unity, tradition, and excellence that historically Black colleges and universities represent. His passion for youth involvement and community engagement continues to inspire those around him.

🕊️ Honoring a Lifetime of Service
Edward’s professional achievements extend beyond our doors. He is a distinguished 20-year member of the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc., where he has contributed to mentoring young professionals and uplifting the next generation through the Youth Directors & Morticians Division.

Thank you, Mr. Soles, for your commitment, compassion, and decades of dedicated service. Your professionalism, leadership, and genuine care uplift the families you serve and inspire everyone fortunate enough to work beside you.

👏 We celebrate you today and every day!

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Established in 1982 in Atlanta’s Historic West End community, the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home brand is synonymous with service. It is a full service funeral home providing individualized funeral services designed to meet the unique needs of each family. The location is staffed around the clock, every day of the year, to serve the community whenever needed. In every regard, Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home lives its motto “Where the Name is Service”.