Steve Watkins Obituary

Steve W. Watkins MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Steve Wayne Watkins age 65, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, suddenly at his home. Steve Watkins was born in Durham, NC, to his parents, Jesse James and the late Nell Watkins. Steve was the owner and President of Watkins Services, Inc. for over thirty 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, NC; 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. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with Dr. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2013 at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Heart Foundation in honor of his grandson, Royal, P.O. Box 244, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 or at www.childrensheartfoundation.org. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston