Wilbert David Watkins

August 7, 1928 – January 16, 2012

Wilbert David Watkins, 83, of Wilson died Monday. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Jerry Nelson will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at 4517 Riverbirch Road, Wilson.

Mr. Watkins is retired from the City of Wilson and was a member of Farmington Heights Church of God for over 50 years.

He is survived by a godson, Melvin Barnette and wife Rhonda of Wilson; a cousin, Betty Melton and husband Earl of Kenly; a god-granddaughter, Staci Stone and husband Daniel of Wilson and a god-grandson, Matthew Barnette of Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Lillie Watkins and Grace Watkins and his parents Johnny and Annie Pittman Watkins.

All memorials in his memory may be directed to Farmington Heights World Missions, 910 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC 27896.

Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.