Bud Watkins

Obituary of Bud Watkins

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Bud Watkins, 70, of Bryson City passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Grady and Birdell Johnson Watkins. Bud was a roofer in Swain County for 55 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Bud was preceded in death by his children, Kevin Watkins and Essie Watkins; brother, Raymond Watkins and his sister, Lena Stroupe. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Watkins; son, Kenny Watkins of Whittier; many brother, sisters, nieces and nephews; and his devoted work crew that worked with him for many years, Randy Woods, Ned Cole and Jonathan Cloer. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holly Springs Cemetery #2. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be his close friends and work crew.
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Thursday
6
July

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Crisp Funeral Home
PO Box 1639
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
Thursday
6
July

Funeral Service

3:00 pm
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Crisp Funeral Home
PO Box 1639
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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