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Harold Watson Obituary
He was born in Pitt County, N.C., and was the son of the late Jesse Willard and Lillian Novella Paramore Watson. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired in 1994 from the Fort Eustis Fire Dept. after nine years of service and also worked for the Newport News Fire Dept. for 16 years and the Fort Monroe Fire Dept. for 5 years. He joined the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue and was a member for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse W. Watson.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn B. Watson; his daughters, Rhonda W. D'Bene and her husband, Keith of Yorktown, Sara W. Babson and her husband, Bobby of Harrisburg, N.C., and Annette W. Alves and her husband, Michael of Providence Forge; a stepson, Louis Eric Purdey of Yorktown; his grandchildren, Lauren Rolander, Lee D'Bene, Kayla Babson, Kristen Babson, Bobby Babson II; Torri Alves, and Zachary Alves; and one great-grandchild, Brayden Rolander.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in York County. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Va. There will be a reception for the family at the church following the burial. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Doug Carper
November 21, 2009
Sara, I just heard of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Rhonda, Annette and all of your families. It's been so many years, but I remember so well growing up in Newmarket, the rummage sales with the NNFFA Ladies Auxilary, and all the trips to Jan-Mar. Know that we're thinking of you and your family.
November 20, 2009
I was sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I have been out of the loop due to my having knee replacement two weeks ago, and my wife Betty's father also passed away Thursday morning. We did get to pay our respects this morning at the funeral home before Ray's service. Will be by to see you soon. Lynn & Betty Rhodes
Gayle Young
November 20, 2009
Carolyn, I just learned of Ray's death today and wish that I had known sooner. You have been a wonderful wife to him and it was such a pleasure to see both of you. Please give me a call. My prayers are with you and your family.God Bless You, Gayle Young
Jenny Furr
November 19, 2009
Sara, Bobby and Family, We are keeping you all in our prayes. We love you. Randy, Jenny, Jonathan, Cortney, and Josh.
Doris Alves
November 19, 2009
Dear Carolyn
You have my deepest sympathy. Time does heal but you never forget. I still miss my husband every day. God Bless You and God Bless Ray.-----
To Rhonda, Sara and Annette try to remember the good times. That's what memories are made of. My love to all of you. Doris
Robin Hilling
November 19, 2009
Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's death. Looking for him at Subway is going to be a hard habit to break. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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