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WATSON, Jr., 68
LAKELAND - Samuel Edgar Watson, Jr. died Monday, August 24, 2009, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland due to complications following a stroke. He was sixty-eight years old.
Edgar was born. in Lakeland on January 7, 1941, to Dr. Samuel Edgar and Frances Pierce Watson. He graduated from Lakeland Senior High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Florida, and his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the George Washington University. He managed medical and legal groups in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida during his professional career. He provided much love, care, and comfort for his family throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stockard Watson, to whom he was married for forty-seven years; his son, Samuel Edgar Watson III of Wichita Falls, Texas; his daughter, Margaret Watson Kronstein, of Jacksonville; his daughter-in-law, Deanna Miller Watson; his son-in-law, Craig Alan Kronstein; his granddaughters, Eleanor and Emma Watson; and, his brother, Herman Lanier Watson of Miami.
A memorial service and reception will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 29, beginning at 11 am. A private interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any considered contributions be directed to St. David's Episcopal Church (145 Edgewood Drive, Lakeland) or the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Watson
Frances Brown
September 2, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He held a special place at H&K and was a great leader. I know he will be missed by your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jeff and Peggie Hodgson
August 27, 2009
Dear Margaret,
While we have not been in touch since graduation from LHS, we have fond memories of both you and Edgar.
Please know that we are praying for you and your family.
Abigail Banks Dennison
August 27, 2009
Dear Margaret,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and will be on Sat. too. I wish I could be there with all of you in Lakeland. We do have some grand memories, don't we?
Much love,
Abigail Banks Dennison
Las Vegas, Nev.
August 27, 2009
Dear Margaret, My thought and prayers are with you and your family. Memories are what sustain us during times like these, lean on each other and be strong, remember and cherish the love you all shared. Margaret Handlin, Bank of America, Tampa FL
Judy Sears
August 26, 2009
Dear Margaret,
I am so sad to hear of Edgar's passing. He was simply one of the best of God's children. I hope your children and family will be a great comfort to you now. I'm sending you my special love and sympathy.
August 26, 2009
Dear Margaret,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. We love you. Randall & Janice (Fields) Lovering
Mary Smoot
August 26, 2009
Margaret,
My thought and prayers are with you
and your family. Hope to see you Saturday as you celebrate Edgar's life.
Mary Smoot
Charles Sauls
August 26, 2009
Margaret, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Edgar as a friend over a long period of growing up from grade school, Cub Scouts, High School and the University of Florida. We had great times with his very first train set and even a little golf experience way back when. Edgar was a very very good person to have known.
Ann Worthington
August 26, 2009
Margy, my dear, sweet cousin,
I am so sorry to learn of Edgar's death. I treasure our time together at our last cousins' reunion even more. I pray that your many loving friends and family will be a source of comfort to you. My deepest sympathy and love go out to you and all your family.
Olivia and Steve
August 26, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the passing of this kind and gentle soul. We will miss him. We send our love and condolences to Margaret and the family.
August 26, 2009
Dearest Margaret:
Our thought and hearts go out to you at the loss of your beloved Edgar, our dear classmate of '58 from LHS. May the strength you find in God's love at this time sustain you.
With sympathy
Jimmy & Marylou (McArthur) Preston
Jim Menendez
August 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret and your family. I worked for Ed at Holland & Knight, and learned so much from him about Law Firm Administration... I wanted to be just like him.
Ed was a wonderful person and made this world a better place for all of us.
Frank Sherwood
August 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Steve Blackwell
August 26, 2009
Edgar was my mentor, colleague and friend when I was learning this business 30 years ago at H&K. Though our paths have not crossed in 15 years, I often recall a snippet of wise counsel from Ed, and it always brings a smile and a fond memory of better days gone by. Margaret-- my heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and the kids in your loss. Ed's life touched a lot of people, and he will be remembered as a wise, caring person.
sgb
August 26, 2009
Margaret and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Harris Cline
Lakeland High School
Class of 1958 Reunion Committee
Robert Smith
August 26, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Katherine Munday
August 26, 2009
Edgar was one of the finest gentlemen
of my lifetime. It was through his wife, Margaret, that I saw his loving
care and guidance of his family. Marga-
ret was the first girl I met in second-
grade Sunday School at All Saints' Episcopal Church in the early 1940's
and we have remained friends for 62 years. She is also one of the finest women of my time..a fellow 1958 graduate of Lakeland Senior High School along with Edgar. My heart is overflowing with love and appreciation for their contributions to every endeavor in which they participated. My life will always be blessed by their Godly, goodly lives. Margaret, may you be comforted by loved ones and friends and know that yours and Edgar's
love and marriage were inspirational
to those of us priviledged to know you.
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