Lewis Watkins
<p>Lewis Watkins, 83, of Asheville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>Mr. Watkins was born December 5, 1940 in Buncombe County to the late Charles and Ellen Banks Watkins.</p><p><br></p><p>Lewis was a member of Christian Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and bluegrass music.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Pressley Watkins and brother, Ray Watkins.</p><p><br></p><p>Lewis is survived by his sons, Jeff Watkins (Lynn), Jon Watkins (Katie) and Jerry Watkins (Pam); grandchildren, Candace, Ryan, Courtney, Renee, Zeke and Wylie and 12 great grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>The family will receive friends Monday, March 4, 2024 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Christian Creek Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service to immediately follow at 2:30pm. Rev. Jason Queen will officiate. </p><p><br></p><p>Burial will be in Sky View Memorial Park. </p><p><br></p>Obituary
Lewis Watkins, 83, of Asheville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Mr. Watkins was born December 5, 1940 in Buncombe County to the late Charles and Ellen Banks Watkins.
Lewis was a member of Christian Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and bluegrass music.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Pressley Watkins and brother, Ray Watkins.
Lewis is survived by his sons, Jeff Watkins (Lynn), Jon Watkins (Katie) and Jerry Watkins (Pam); grandchildren, Candace, Ryan, Courtney, Renee, Zeke and Wylie and 12 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 4, 2024 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Christian Creek Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service to immediately follow at 2:30pm. Rev. Jason Queen will officiate.
Burial will be in Sky View Memorial Park.
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