Melvin Leroy "Watlo Watson

Melvin Leroy "Watlo Watson

Melvin Watson Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2008.
WATSON, Melvin Leroy "Watlo," 57, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Melvin was a nationally known bass guitar player and played with several local bands (Ujima, Anglo-Saxon Brown, Silk, Poison and Roy, Rock & Reese). His parents, Ida M. Braxton and Ollie L. Watson Sr.; and brother, Ollie L. Watson Jr., preceded him in death. Fond memories of his love of music will be cherished by his devoted brother, Dennis A. Watson Sr.; two sisters, Vivian W. Crump and Irene L. Watson; four nieces, Nichele, Olanda and Desiree Watson, and Tracy Griggs; four nephews, Dennis A. Jr., Curtis, Christopher and Kevin Watson; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where an Hour of Reflections and Expressions will be held on Thursday evening, October 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln., the Rev. Ricardo L. Brown officiating.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 16, 2008

Thomasine Stroble posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2008

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October 2, 2008

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Thomasine Stroble

December 16, 2008

Nobody could touch you on the bass my friend! Rest in perfect peace Melvin. Romans 8:38-39

Lena Staunton

October 2, 2008

Our Prayers and thoughts are with the families, during this time of bereavement.

Lena Alexander Staunton for the entire Alexander family, formerly of Mosby Street.

Dee Smithson

October 2, 2008

Dennis,
May God be with you and your family at this time of grief. Remember God is faithful to his word, so keep the faith and know that your brother is now with the Lord

Thomas (C) & Juliet Johnson

October 2, 2008

Our sympathy goes out to you, and your family.

Missionary Audrey Fleming-Hawkins

October 2, 2008

May God bless the family of Melvin. My prayers are with each of you at this time. Melvin was my buddy and teased me all the time about our boy when he played with Ujimia. He was a great musician and his talent will be missed here on earth, but God will surely use him.

Delta W.Macklin And Charles Washington

October 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

October 2, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Glenn Anderson

September 29, 2008

One of the best musicians and singer I've had a chance too grow up and work with. Your friend . Go Mel

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