James Watkins

DATELINE: Bethune, SC

DECEASED: Mr. James Daniel "Jimmy" Watkins, age 72, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, SC

INTERMENT: will follow in the Bethune Baptist Church Cemetery, Bethune, SC

VISITATION: will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, SC

HISTORY: Mr. Watkins was born February 19, 1942 in Cassatt, SC a son of the late Adrian Daniel and Margaret Kate Robinson Watkins. He was a retired employee of A. O. Smith. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded in death by two brothers; Wayne and Larry Watkins.

SURVIVORS:
Wife: Julia Barrett Watkins of the home
1 Son: Rev. Troy (Faye) Watkins of Mt. Croghan, SC
2 Daughters: Tammy (Wayne) Goff of Bethune, SC and Sue Watkins of McBee, SC
2 Brothers: Basil Watkins of Patrick, SC and Gary Watkins of Kershaw, SC
2 Sisters: Lenora Stephens of Bethune, SC and Diane Rogers of Cassatt, SC
8 Grandchildren: Laken (Billy) Moree, Curtis (Heather) Watkins, Darrell (Crystal) Goff, April (Jason) Bowers, Richie (Amber) Goff, Casey (Angela) Whitaker, Amber (DJ) Goff, and Kelvin Watkins
10 Great Grandchildren: Nate, Emma, Maddi, Cole, Payton, Chloe, Brylee, Emily, Eli, and Bella

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Watkins family.

Funeral Service is 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel

Interment will follow in the Bethune Baptist Church Cemetery, Bethune SC

Visitation is 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the funeral home