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Thomas Watson III Obituary
72, of Louisville, KY passed away on November 13, 2020 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 18, 1948 to the late Thomas Jerome Watson, Jr. and Doris (Cole) Watson. He was a veteran of the U.S. army, working as a lab tech manager while stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war. He worked at Our Lady of Peace before switching careers to become a teacher. He taught in the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic school system and also in the Jefferson county public schools. He designed and developed the middle school program at Nativity Academy at St. Boniface and was later the principle. He retired from Nativity and became a part-time teacher at DeSales high school before retiring.
He is survived by his wife Georgia Watson, children Sarah Kochert (Jody) and Rebecca Watson. Brothers and sisters Larry Watson (Theresa), Rick Watson (Marsha), Karen Watson (Doug), Camille Norris (Steve), Margaret Sheeley (Ronnie), Alan Watson (Trish), and Virgie Davis (Mike), Granddaughters Inara Rae Kochert and Nalani Soleil Kochert, close friend and caretaker Shanie Bissig (Greg), sister-in-law Tonya Cook (Tim), brother-in-law JR Robinson, Uncle Donnie (Marietta), Uncle Rusty, Aunt Bea, Uncle Donald, nieces and nephews – Erica White, Meghann Beach (Alex), Aaron Alvey, Cameron Norris (Meghan), A.J. Watson (Erica), Cheyenne Norris, Spencer Davis, Caroline Davis, Heather Gray (Bill), Shawn Smith (Hazelon), Josh Valentine, Zachary Valentine, Amber Nicole, great nieces and nephews Amanda White, Lauren White, Ashton Alvey, Regan Gray, Jacob Gray, Kaylee Gray, and a plethora of other loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in-law Stacey Valentine.
The family would like to thank the Brown Cancer Center Radiation team, the V.A. Medical Center Oncology team and Hosparus Health of Louisville.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hosparus Health of Louisville or your favorite children’s literacy charity.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The memorial service for family will be held Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. Both will be at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40217.
He will be buried in a separate ceremony at Fort Knox on Monday, November 23, 2020.
Memories and Condolences
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Paula Klein-Kracht
November 17, 2020
Tom was truly a devoted teacher who cared a great deal about young people. He was a blessing.
Camille Norris
November 16, 2020
I love Sunny and will miss him so much. Along with being a wonderful brother to me, he started my singing career by having me join his band, Sunny and the Tradesmen and we became closer in our adult years. I loved his ‘Sunny’ jokes, his laugh, his smile, and am missing these and him. Rest in peace, Sunny. You are loved.
Pamela Murphy Clancy O’Brien
November 16, 2020
Thank you for your lifetime of giving, Sunny, from your military service to your teaching our youth to learn and grow.
Keeping the Watson family in our prayers and sending much love,
Ssgt. John Cole
November 15, 2020
Sonny was a great man. I remember well when he went into the Army. His service during the Vietnam War insured that many men and women were able to return home. He was a hero in my book. And a pretty good south paw pitcher. He was my cousin, my friend, at times a mentor, and my brother. I pray for Georgia and the family. Rest in peace my friend. May perpetual Light shine upon you. May your soul and all the of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Wish I could be there. Semper Fi.
Jeanette Shaughnessy
November 15, 2020
Tom was a wonderful Principal serving Nativity Academy at St Boniface. I enjoyed working for him.
Jerry Steinberg
November 14, 2020
Sonny tutored my son Justin when he was in middle school. His knowledge, his teaching methods and his heart made it possible for Justin to enter the advanced program, get a scholarship to IU and today is a top IT person for Zoom Video in LA. Justin and I will never forget how Sonny made a major difference in Justin’s life. He will never be forgotten
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Nov
17
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ratterman Embry-Bosse Funeral Home - Louisville2723 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40217
Nov
18
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Ratterman Embry-Bosse Funeral Home - Louisville2723 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40217
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