Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Harry Hughes Watkins

Harry Hughes Watkins 79, of 1005 D St., Martinsville, VA departed this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at SOVAH Health Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville, VA on February 21, 1941, the son of the late Jesse Mooney Dodson and the late Quilla Mae Watkins Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jessie Watkins; and one sister, Barbara Willis.

Harry was a graduate of G. W. Carver High School. He retired from Tultex and Quincy’s Steak House after many years of service.

Harry leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Mary (Louis) Pritchett and Doris Murdough both of Martinsville, VA, and Virginia Moore of Winston Salem, NC; two brothers, Dana (Fibbie) Hairston and James (Linda) Hairston both of Martinsville, VA; a special loved one “Dino”; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the CDC guidelines in place requiring a face mask and social distancing. The family will be receiving friends at the home of his brother, James Hairston, 600 Fourth St., Martinsville, VA. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Carver Memorial Gardens with Pastor John Adam eulogist.

Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA is serving the Watkins family.

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HARRY USED TO GIVE ME LITTLE ODD JOBS TO DO AROUND HIS HOME SO I COULD GET MILK AND PAMPERS FOR MY SON JAIDYN,THIS MAN HAD A ❤ OF GOLD AND I USE TO LOVE HEARING HIM SING GOSPEL. ANOUT 3 MONTHS BEFORE HE DIED,I RETURNED TO M,VILLE TO MY OLD HOUSE AND STOPPED IN TO SEE HIM, IT HAD BEEN ALMOST 5 YEARS SINCE I HAD BEEN HOME.HE MET MY WIFE TAMMY AND TOLD ME HOW PROUD HE WAS OF ME FOR GETTING MY LIFE TOGETHER.THIS MAN WAS BLESSING AND I'LL NEVER FORGET ALL THE THINGS HE DONE FOR ME.....REST IN PEACE HARRY....YOUR'RE IN GODS ARMS NOW.

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Blessings, Love, Sympathy and Prayers to the Family of your beloved, Harry. Cherish the beautiful memories. Marguerite W. Wilson and Tim Witcher

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I send my condolences to the Watkins and Hairston families. I remember Harry from childhood until adulthood and he has not changed. He would always do whatever he could to help anyone. He knew the word of God but never boasted about it. The last time we spoke he said,'I will be turning 80 pretty soon and I was shocked because he looked so young. Harry, you will forever be missed. Rest on brother, Rest. Love Carlissa, Bear Claws and Sarah L. Brooks

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Watkins and Hairston family, we are sorry for the passing of Harry.Harry was a nice person and we will truly miss him. He would always look forward to my plates on holidays and I will miss that.He loved us and we loved him.Rest in peace. A wonderful neighbor! Love, Peter "Pap" and Willie Mae Harris

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Sorry for your loss Extending deep And heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and praying God will comfort during this difficult time. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer, President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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