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Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4-8 p.m. at Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa, Ga. (706) 886-9411, the funeral services are Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, also in Toccoa.

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Donald H. “Don” Watkins, 66, patriarch of the bluegrass music group The Watkins Family of Eastanollee, Ga., died Saturday night, Jan. 26, following a heart attack during a performance at True Gospel Community Church in Dobson, N.C., according to family members.

Watkins, a guitarist, and his wife Judy began performing in the late 1970s. They led the award-nominated bluegrass family act that includes their son Todd and daughters, Lorie and Shanon since 1982 touring across the United States and Canada.

Watkins, whose family appeared on shows with legendary names of bluegrass such as Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse, Mac Wiseman, and gospel music stars including The Speers, Gov. Jimmie Davis, and The Lewis Family, was best recognized for his smooth ability as polished master of ceremonies.

No arrangements are yet set for the funeral services.

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