Ricky Harold Watson, age 68, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Ricky was born on May 15, 1957, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Charlie and Betty Watson. Ricky proudly served our Nation in the United States Marine Corps. He was a long-time resident of Franklin, North Carolina, but he spent the last few years in Demorest, Georgia. He was a dedicated and much-loved member of the Shade Tree Motorcycle Group. Ricky was a warm person to family and friends; he could be described as a kind-hearted and generous individual.
Ricky loved his family and will be missed dearly. He was loved by family and friends always and forever.
Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Betty Watson, brother-in-laws, Junior Elmo, and Charlie Heathman, and sister-in-law, Betty White.
Ricky is survived by Dottie Watson, his children and spouses, Travis and Stephanie Bennett, Jeason and Natosha Watson, Daniel Watson and Christopher Watson; his grandchildren, Caden and Corbin Bennett, Alexis, Sharlee, Tristyn, and Avary Watson, Colby, Kimberly Watson, Ethan, Elliot, and Caroline Watson; a great-granddaughter, Ella Jenkins.
A Celebration of Ricky’s life will be announced at a later date.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
