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Steve Watkins Obituary
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Steve Wayne Watkins, age 65, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, suddenly at his home.
Steve Watkins was born in Durham to his parents, Jesse James and the late Nell Watkins. Steve was the owner and president of Watkins Services, Inc. for over 30 years, and was a highly respected member of the construction industry.
He was also a loving and dedicated son, husband, father, granddaddy and friend. He touched many lives, both professionally and personally. "The Ole' Redneck" will be truly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Watkins of Myrtle Beach; a son, Steve "JR" Watkins II, and his wife Linette of Myrtle Beach; a daughter, Angela Lowery and husband Marc of Myrtle Beach; his mother-in-law, Ossie Bivins of Hillsborough, N.C.; grandchildren Kayla and Kyle Watkins, Jasmine Bragg, Charleston, Autumn, Haven and Royal Lowery; a brother, Gary Watkins and his wife Diane; a sister, Lorrie Watkins; a sister-in-law, Julie Shrauger; an honorary brother, Russell and his wife Betty Harder; two nieces, Jessica Andrews and husband Brian and Katie Watkins; and a special caregiver, Susan Brown.
Service and Visitation: A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with Dr. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the funeral home.
An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries
Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made in honor of his grandson, Royal, to The Children's Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 244, Lincolnshire, IL 60069; or at www.childrensheartfoundation.org.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Bearden
February 1, 2013
JR and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing and talking with him.
Carol Nevers-Bernier
January 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Spann
January 31, 2013
Condolences to the family
Andy Keelin
January 31, 2013
Steve(JR), Sorry for the loss of your father,You and your family are in my families thoughts and prayers. Your father will be missed by many. God Bless
January 31, 2013
To Angela and Family, our sincere condolences to you and your family in this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
Dila Gore and Family, Little River, SC
January 31, 2013
JR: I am truly sorry at the loss of your Dad. He was a rock in the construction industry with a wonderful sense of humor. I am so glad I had an opportunity to interact with him.
I can visualize him mentioning to the guy upstairs that certain things need to be repaired up there?
I will pray for you and your family.
Charlie Keryc
True Blue HOA
Gail Singleton
January 31, 2013
Dear Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. What a good man he was and will be sorely mised by many. He was such a kind and generous man. When my Daughter Teal worked for the company, he always made sure she was taken care of. May God Bless each of you in your healing process. You will be in my prayers in this time of great loss.
Gail Beeson
January 30, 2013
Gary, Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Steve was a good man with a lot of friends. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you.
Love you,
Gail and Marty
Dotsy Boineau
January 30, 2013
J.R., Trippett sent me the sad news of your father's death. It is a great loss for the community as well as the family.You are all in our prayers.
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