Watkins, J. Stuart, of North Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Watkins; his mother, Helen W. Watkins and his brother, Daniel Watkins. He is survived by his wife, Linda Watkins; his son, J. Melvin Watkins (Lisa) and his daughter, Julie Hall (Mike). The family will receive friends at a celebration of his life on Saturday, August 20 at 11:30am at Providence United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 108, Richmond, VA 23226 and Providence United Methodist Church, 901 S. Providence Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236.