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| Death Date: 2020-07-15 Birth Date: 1954-03-01 Spouse: Catherine Moertle |
| Survived By: Daughter: Stefanie Watson (Rising Sun, IN); Grandchildren: Chad Michael Logan Ackman; Mikey MD Ackman; William Brian Paul Watson; Austin Lee Watson; Sister: Jo Anne Mental (Cincinnati, OH); Brothers: Wayne Watson (Columbia, SC); Gary Watson (Vevay, IN); Brothers-in law: Norb Moertle (Suzy) (Tampa, Fl); Ricky Moertle (Cincinnati, OH); Sister-in-law: Karen Smallwood (Loveland, OH) |
| Other: 66 years old, passed away in his daughter's arms surrounded by loved ones. Born in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Reva Mae (Pittman) and Joseph Kendrick Watson. Graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1972, and a graduate of the University of Findlay. Proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a SP4; received the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter M-16, and Army Occupational Medal- Berlin. Member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post 59. Widower of Catherine (Moertle) Watson; married on July 23, 1978. Worked in enviromental remediation at Fernald, retiring in 2005. Enjoyed fishing with his kids and grandkids. Loved the outdoors and being on his tractor on his property near Cass-Union. Preceded in death by parents, by wife, Cathy on February 14, 2007 and by son, William Paul Watson, II on October 25, 2004. Funeral services July 20th at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN, Pastor Joe Head officiating. Visitation July 19th at Markland Funeral Home. Burial with military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the family. |
| Cemetery: New Liberty Cemetery, East Enterprise, IN |
| Obituary Source: Press July 21, 2020 p. 2 - Death Notice Markland Funeral Home |