Funeral for Harry Watkins, 88, of Birmingham, formerly of Columbiana, was Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Bolton-Letlow Chapel.

Burial followed in Pinelawn Gardens.

Watkins, who died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at home, was born Oct. 24, 1917, in Birmingham.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Watkins; a son, Richard Watkins; a brother, Paul E. Watkins; and a sister, Virginia Lester.

He is survived by his son, David Watkins; four grandchildren; a brother, Ray E. Watkins; a sister, Virginia Lester; and a host of family and friends.

Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directed