Of Lakeland, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 in the South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born September 5, 1933 to the late Corley and Ruby Hughes Watson in Lanier County. He retired as the Superintendent with the Electrical Maintenance Department of Valdosta State University. He is preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Watson, and a brother, Joe Watson.
Survivors include:
Wife Emogene M. Watson Lakeland, GA
Daughter & Son-In-Law Delita & Mike Shearl Durham, NC
Son & Daughter-In-Law Ricky & Libby Watson Ray City, GA
Grandchildren: Michael Shearl, Jessica Shearl, Tony Watson, Missy & Bryan Mullican
Brother & Sister-In-Law Bobby & Bonnie Watson Lakeland, GA
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Empire Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday, January 26, 2011 from 6:00 8:00 p.m.