Charles Harold Watkins
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charles Harold Watkins died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Watkins was born in Buncombe County, and was a son of the late John B. and Dovie Revis Watkins.
He served as a corporal with the Army Air Corps and was a former driver for Blue Ridge Trucking Company. He tutored in the Buncombe County School System for seven years.
Mr. Watkins taught Sunday School and served as Superintendent of Sunday School for 30 years. He was an excellent Bible teacher and speaker. In addition, he served in Puerto Rico doing missions and church work.
He will be missed by all, especially his wife, Lottie H. Watkins, who cared for him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Freda and Larry Mathews, daughter, Brinda Ramsey, daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Gary Moore, son and daughter-in-law, Charles II and Becky Watkins; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whom he loved to play with on the farm, riding the little red tractor that Charles bought from a man whom he loved as a dad, Arthur Hill.
Special appreciation goes to Dr. Greg Glance and his late wife, Sherry, Dr. Chang Lim, Linda Barnes, P.A. Lori and all the wonderful nurses, and especially to Lottie Trull, caretaker, for the loving care and concern.
Charles' testimony will live beyond his life. Celebrate his life with us at a service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Kevin Chapman and Dr. John Tiller officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
His family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will remain in your hearts forever. Prayers are with you at this time.
Dear Watkins Family: We so enjoyed Charles’ sweet, pleasant personality, and wonderful sense of humor. While hearts here on earth are broken, the hearts in heaven are singing with joy. Peace be with you. Jim and Christine.
Sorry for your loss.
Sheila, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Charlie at Blue Ridge for over 10 years, and send my thoughts and prayers to each of you. Eloise Borchgrevink Farias
Brinda, So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and Prayers, Donnie & Dana
Dear Watkins family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. Charles Watkins was one of the finest men we have ever had the privelage of knowing. He was such a gentleman, and we respected him so very much!
Lottie and children, in the coming days we will all be holding you up in prayer and please know we love you all.May the Lord comfort you all as only He can do.
Your extended family,
Mark, Tammy, Amber, Caleb, Katie, and Bri’anna
Lottie, children, and grandchildren,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. We rejoice in knowing He is home and walking the streets of glory now healed and whole. We are praying for you all.
In Love,
Betty and Chad Swayngim
Brinda,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Glenda
Brinda,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father.
Love,
Eve, Colin, Alana and Roan
Dear Watkins Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carolyn Cothran
Deepest condolences to the family of Cpl Charles Harold Watkins, a true American. We thank him for his service so long ago and we wish him a peaceful voyage home. We will stand for him as he stood for us. Chiefsy WNC Patriot Guard Riders, Ride Captain.
To the Watkins family,
It was a priviledge for me to get to work along with Charlie at Blue Ridge. Charlie was an excellant Christian example to us all. My prayers are with you.
Sid Hendricks
To Brinda and the Watkins family, the description of your father is the type which all should have of a father and grandfather… That of a warm family man who cherished his children and grand-children. His loss is surely felt by all. I hope I may be remembered as well as he is. May the fond memories of your father temper his passing. God Bless all of you. Richard and Julie Kidd
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Watkins passing. Heaven has truly gained a special angel!! I will always be greatful to both Mr. and Mrs. Watkins for the way they took my son Alvin into their hearts and helped him so much in school, he also will always have a special place in his heart for you both!! We will keep the enire family in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Becky and Brinda, Lottie and families, I am sorry to hear of Charles’ passing. I didn’t know until this morning (Tuesday) This is why I missed coming to the funeral home last night. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce
Dear Watkins Family,
So sorry to hear of Charles’ passing We know he is in a better plade. Take comfort in that fact.
Because of illness, I will be unabhle to attened viistation or the funeral. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Brinda Ramsey & Family:
Joan & I offer our sincereous sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your father & husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Sherwin & Joan Vliem
They boys and I are so sorry for your loss Ms Lottie..
Cathy, Daivd, Jonathan and Eli
Lottie and family, My love and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Charles was a wonderful person and was loved by everyone who knew him. Love, Denise and Family
Dear Sheila & all Watkins family,
So sorry to read of Mr Watkins passing, I have SO many wonderful memories of all of you! You’re all in my prayers!
Love, Vicki
Mrs Watkins Becky and I just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Aunt Lottie,
This is Paul Miller, Roy and Helen Miller’s son. I’m so sorry to have found this, but we know where Brother Charles is. I pray that God’s peace that passeth all understanding where continually uphold you and your family. Lots of love.