Jeffrey Clark Watkins

On August 25, 2013, Jeffrey Clark Watkins, of Duck Pond Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, went to be with the Lord. After a 2 year battle with cancer, he will suffer no more. Born on August 2, 1963 in Bluefield, he was a son of Frances Burks Watkins of Bluefield and the late Nathaniel Watkins. He attended the Deliverance Temple Church in Brushfork and was a foreman for the Bluewell Public Service District. Survivors include: His wife and devoted caregiver for 28 years: Diana “Sissy” Watkins of the home 2 Daughters: Lindsey Byrd Steed of Thomasville, NC Leah Watkins of the home 4 beautiful grandchildren: Benjamin, Stephen, and Isabelle Steed Jeffrey Isaiah Watkins Mother: Frances Burks Watkins of Bluefield Brother: Billy Lightfoot of Bluefield Sisters: Francis (Tweety) Downs and husband Mike of Charleston Lisa Martin and husband Ellis of Princeton Godchildren: Jeffrey and Brandi Belcher Extended family who thought of Jeffery as their own: Mother and father in law: Benny “Papa” and Pat “Mom” Hodges of Crumpler Brothers in law: Joe Hodges and Wendy of Powhatan, VA Ed and Tammy Hodges of Statesville, NC Sister in law: Barbie East and Larry of Crumpler Special cousin who he helped raise: Ashley Hylton Special cousin: Mike Belcher Many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Deliverance Temple in Brushfork with Rev. David Kirby and Rev. Robert Hudler officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA where employees of the Bluewell Public Service District will serve as pallbearers. Benny Dillow, Larry east, Joe Hodges, and Eddie Hodges will serve as honorary pallbearers. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.