Aiken SC - Herbert Watkins, age 82, loving husband for 62 years to Juanita Redd Watkins and son of the late James C. Watkins, Sr. and the late Fannie Wheeler Watkins, entered into rest on Monday, February 13, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Wallace Watkins, Don (Dana) Watkins both of Aiken and Wyman (Courtney) Watkins of Moncks Corner, SC; brothers, James C. Watkins of Batesburg, S.C., John (Merlyn) Watkins and Maxie (Judy) Watkins both of Leesville, S.C.; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was born in Batesburg, S.C. but has spent most of his life in Aiken County, S.C. He retired as a Supervisor with the Vaucluse Division of Graniteville Company. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Vaucluse, S.C. having served as the Sunday School Secretary for years. He also coached the Ladies’ Softball Team at the church. He enjoyed farming and was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed taking his daily strolls through the woods just enjoying nature. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He was a gentleman and friend to all, and he never met a stranger. A man of his caliber shall be greatly missed by his family and all whose lives he touched during the 82 years that God granted him on this earth. Death is not the end for Herbert Watkins, as he has just made that great transition to his new Heavenly home where all is joy and peace, and no sad goodbyes are ever spoken. A service, celebrating his life and homegoing, will be held at the First Baptist Church of Vaucluse on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Hank Flowers and Rev. Bill Watkins officiating. The interment will follow at the Vaucluse Cemetery. The Pallbearers will be Tim and Robert Watkins, Stanley Redd, Keith Willis, Brett and Brandon Watkins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening, February 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Vaucluse, #1 Church St., Aiken, S.C. 29801. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street. Graniteville SC, 29829 is in charge of all arrangements. You may sign the guest registry at www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Watkins

30 Entries

Tasha seigler Gaites

February 21, 2017

Wallace and Family,

Sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karen Farrer Bouknight

February 17, 2017

To the entire Watkins/Redd family

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Herbert was a great man with a great family. Many, many great memories. May God give you peace at this time. All my love.

Shirley H, Padgett

February 16, 2017

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Herbert grew up near me and went to the same school as I. God bless.

Shirley Maroney

February 16, 2017

Don (Dana) and the rest of your family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Praying God will comfort you all at this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers days ahead! God bless....Sammy and Shirley Maroney

Faye Keller

February 16, 2017

My deepest condolences to Juanita and family.

February 16, 2017

So sorry Wallace and family for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Lynn Rearden & Mary Lou Brawner

C S

February 16, 2017

To Wallace, and all his sons and family

I'm sending my deepest sympathy, the loss of your father, is a deep pain. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow! May you find peace and Comfort today and the days to follow! My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Tiffany Harbuck (Davis)

February 16, 2017

So Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Herbert keeping your family in my prayers.

Dennis Farrer

February 16, 2017

Don,Wyman,Wallace,
So sorry for your loss. Always thought highly of your family. Even though time has slipped by, I have many good memories of our times as teenagers growing up together. Mr. Herbert was a man of principles and someone who was always respected. God bless you all. Dennis Farrer

Hattie Thurmond

February 16, 2017

Sorry for your lost, you and family are in our prayers.

Katie Brown

February 16, 2017

James and Katie Brown

Ted Busbee

February 16, 2017

Don,Wyman,Wallace,
Sorry for the loss of your dad. I'll be praying for you.

Diane Blume

February 15, 2017

I am so sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Watkins. I have never met him, but his daughter-n-law, Dana is a sweet Christian friend of mine. My heart goes out to her and her family at this sad but joyous time in their lives. May his memories linger forever with you and his love never forgotten.

Alan Miller

February 15, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

Donna Annas

February 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family during these difficult days.

Lynn Cook

February 15, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharen Fay

February 15, 2017

Wallace and Family
So Sorry to hear this. Love to you and your family.
Sharen Fay

Irene Clark

February 15, 2017

Wallace I have just learn your Father has passed. I am so sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers. I love you

Carson Kight-Muhlbaier

February 15, 2017

Wallace, Don, Dana and the entire Watkins Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. It is my hope that wonderful memories of Mr. Herbert will comfort and sustain you all.

Karen Fox (Larry) Velasquez

February 15, 2017

Juanita and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Herbert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this time of sorrow.

OB)Otis Bledsoe

February 15, 2017

To Wallace and all of the other members of the Watkins family, I extend my sincere sympathy and prayers. I see Wallace on a regular basis in the Edgefield post office. I am out of town, but wanted you to know that you have my prayers during this time of sadness.

February 15, 2017

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Ms Juanita and Wallace and rest of family.We are sure Mr Herbert is in a better place. Just lean on God and he will get you thru this time of sorrow. With Our Love, Bobby and Carolyn Cato

Sandra Beard

February 15, 2017

Mrs. Juanita, Wallace, Wyman and Don: So very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Herbert. He was such a nice man and I am sure he will be truly missed. Again my condolences to the family.

Patricia Wheeler (Pat) Smith

February 15, 2017

Wallace and family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Herbert.
My sincere condolences and may God comfort each of you
during this sad time.

Walter & Linda Harris

February 15, 2017

Our prayers are with the family.

Ashley Litchfield

February 15, 2017

Sending love and prayers to ya'll.

Cindy Burnett

February 14, 2017

Wallace and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Thurmond & Cindy Burnett

Herbert Watkins

Dana Watkins

February 14, 2017

Our ultimate goal is to walk the streets of gold one day along with you. Rest in Peace, Herbert. Until Then...

John 14 King James Version(KJV)
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

February 14, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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