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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