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Alonzo Watley Obituary

Alonzo Gordon Watley COLUMBIA - Memorial Services for Alonzo Gordon Watley, 82 will be held 12 noon Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Palmer Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. He was the husband of Gloria Kennedy Watley, Alonzo died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Palmetto Health Baptist. Born in Griffin, Ga., he was a son of the late Alonzo Gordon Watley, Sr. and Florence Jenkins Watley. Raised in Akron, Ohio, he enlisted in the United States Military at a young age and retired after 21 years as a Master Sergeant. He was employed by IBM Corporation for over 20 years until his retirement in December of 1995 when he relocated to Columbia, SC. He had previously lived in numerous foreign and national locales his favorite being Greece, where he spoke the language fluently and volunteered his time helping to establish and run an orphanage. He was a devout member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Clemson Road congregation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Angela Sherie Johnson and Joyce Watley-McRae and a granddaughter, Natalie McRae Price. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his devoted wife, Gloria Kennedy Watley, daughters Kimberly Corbin and Tamara (Bobby) McKeithan all of Columbia, SC. Daniel (Angela) Johonson of VA and a son Alex G. Watley of Sterling, Va.; 2 grandchildren; a sister, Lacresia Fuller of Dover, Delaware; 3 brothers-in-law and 6 sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family request that all condolences and memorials be made to www.palmermemorialchapel.com

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Published by The State on Jan. 12, 2015.

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Alex Watley

June 2, 2016

I miss you, dad.

Deb Matties-Sharp

January 18, 2015

"In life, if you are intelligent, you are admired. If you are wealthy, you are envied. If you are powerful, you are feared. But if you're blessed with a good heart, you are remembered, always. It's not about the wealth, power, and intellect, but the LEGACY in life behind those people you've touched." (unknown) To my friend and mentor, to the good old days at IBM. Yuo were the complete package and a gentleman with the biggest heart. Peace be with you my friend.

James Strayhand

January 14, 2015

RIP alonzo, Thanks for all the times we had together, thank for being a friend as well as a Brother In Law. You gonna be missed.

Dorothy (Gies) Diaz

January 14, 2015

My memories of Al still live large even from all those years ago when I was a frequent teenage guest in your home. What a joy it will be to see him in paradise, but for now, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time of his loss.

Angela Williams

January 14, 2015

You will be missed. We look forward to the day when we will see you again.

January 13, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Jehovah give you strength and peace.
Emily Ginardi

Ron Wright

January 13, 2015

Will always remember my friend and Brother for his excellent comments and the greetings he gave everyone.Will see you in the new world when we can run and play like the little ones.

Elizabeth Brewer

January 13, 2015

I will always remember Papa Watley. Giggling and chatting as a little kid. Until we meet again for one of our chats. Love.

QUERIDA WHEELER

January 13, 2015

Uncle Lonzo I will never forget all the things you taught me. You will be sadly missed.

CAROL L WHEELER

January 13, 2015

YOU WIL BE MISSED UNCLE LONZO.LOVE YOU.

Fred and Ruby Irick

January 13, 2015

We will dearly miss Al and look forward to see him in the Paradise. May Jehovah comfort the family and friends. We love you all.

January 12, 2015

We will always remember Brother Watley's big smile that would greet every time we saw him. Gloria and family may Jehovah give you the comfort and peace you need during this difficult time.
Brother Wayne and Sister Pam Braswell, Columbia SC

January 12, 2015

The light of Brother Watley's smile and his kind words will always be a great memory. May your family be comforted by our Jehovah, and may He give you peace.
Brother and Sister Wayne, Pam Braswell

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