He was greeted by his parents, Harlon Reed Watkins and Ester Kaye Blackburn Watkins. Adam was born June 5, 1976, in Rockbridge County.

Throughout his life, Adam took on many titles; those most known were dad, brother, “Unca Ammer,” friend, and most recently a child of God. Adam was a man who always had a smile on his face. He will always be remembered by his big laugh and his bright smile.

Adam leaves behind a son, Dennis-Reed Self; sister, Charolette Watkins Bradley and husband, Stanley; fiancé, Emily Overstreet and her son, Nathaniel “Bubba”; aunt, Nancy Landes; niece, Katlyn “Squirt” Bradley and husband, Thomas; and many other family and friends who were close to his heart.

Arrangements are being handled by Botetourt Funeral Home. N-G