John Brooks Watlington
March 27, 1940 - June 19, 2019
John Brooks Watlington, 79, of Ringgold, VA departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence. J.B. was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on March 27, 1940 a son of the late Clifton Watlington and Maggie Jones Watlington. J.B. was a cattle farmer and attended Timberlake Baptist Church. On August 15, 1997 he married, Evelyne D. Watlington, who survives of the residence. Survivors also include a step-son, Benjamin Jackson Ferris (Claudia); a step-daughter, Kathryn Elaine Ferris; a brother, Curtis Watlington (Diane), two sisters, Naomi Rudder, Margaret Reese and four step-grandchildren, Isabella, Jack, Madilynn, and Elliot. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Meadows and two brothers, Robert and Billy Watlington. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM from the graveside at Floral Hills Memory Gardens conducted by the Rev. Walter Yancey. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Watlington family.
John Brooks Watlington, 79, of Ringgold, VA departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence. J.B. was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on March 27, 1940 a son of the late Clifton Watlington and Maggie Jones Watlington. J.B.... View Obituary & Service Information