Hubert Wilson Workman

Hubert Wilson Workman, age 37, of 595 Hinton Road, Athens, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM at his home. Born on April 13, 1973 in Bluefield, he was a son of Virginia Workman Lawrence of Athens. He worked for Tri-State Sealing. Those who knew Hubert know that he always had a big smile on his face, loved Nascar, WVU Football, children and motorcycles. He enjoyed watching Tonmy Stewart race on Sunday’s. He also enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and the time he he had with his stepson who called him Daddy. He lived by the quote “You can live doing the speed limit, but you are alive at top speed.” He will be missed by many but never forgotten.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Cristy Workman; grandparents, Hubert and Emma Workman, an aunt, uncle and cousin.   Survivors include:   Mother:               Virginia Workman Lawrence of Athens   Stepson:              Caleb Andrews, whom he loved with all of his heart   2 brothers:          Jimmy Lawrence of Athens                                 Robert Lawrence of Bluefield   1 sister:                Emma Hindre of Spanishburg   Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Harold Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Jimmy Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Stacy Lester, Barry Hindre, II, Dennis Hanshaw and Larry Cordle serving as pallbearers. James Workman, Jr., Willie Pennington, and Brad Lester will serve as honorary pallbearers.   Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.   Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to New Peoples Bank, Stafford Drive, Princeton, WV 24740.   Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com   Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is on Facebook. Find us.