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Henry Lee Watkins
1985 - 2016
Henry Lee Watkins
1985 - 2016
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BORN
1985
DIED
2016
Henry Watkins Obituary
Henry Lee “Boomer” Watkins, 30, of Coal City, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was the son of the late Henry Lee Watkins and Ruby Bailey Watkins.
Born August 10, 1985 in Beckley, WV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles & ATVs and being with his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory includes his biological parents, Phyllis Howard and step-father Fred Nady of Coal City, and Pat Hatfield; aunts, Brenda Hope and husband Johnie of Coal City, and Peggy Staton of Shady Spring; uncles, Randy Watkins and wife Maudi of Charlotte, NC, and Ricky Watkins and wife Vicky of Roanoke, VA; girlfriend, Connie Roark; several cousins and friends.
Friends may gather with the family Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 6-7pm at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Sophia.
A memorial service will be held at the funeral home, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 7pm with Rev. Gary Eskins officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st St, Sophia, has the honor of serving the Watkins family.
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Victoria Halstead
August 16, 2017
R.I.P. Henry.My prayers are with the family.May GOD give you all peace.Keep the memories alive by talking about the good times,and enjoying the special occasions that Henry loved. Love,Vickie Halstead
Rhims
July 26, 2016
You will always be in our thoughts Henry.... And you will always be Arielles little buddy, as she always called him Hengry. With many thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Liedel
July 26, 2016
A very sad day. I'm so sorry I cannot be there with you today. You will be in my thoughts.
I love you ALL. ❤
Melodye Redmond
July 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God put his hands on the family to guide them through this trying time. Praying for you all.
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vickie watkins
July 24, 2016
may your soul be at peace now boomer our prayers are with the family love you uncle ric aunt vickie
Linda Ayers
July 24, 2016
Sending heartfelt love and prayers. What a handsome beautiful young man, so sad:(
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