Photo courtesy of Oakey’s Vinton Chapel
Bob was an awesome man. I served with the Air Force for 26 years. Bob and my sister Eileen visited us in Florida , Tennessee, Colorado and North Dakota. We played golf in Cavalier ,North Dakota. Bobs ball went into the brush. When he came out he was covered by @ 50 ticks. We swiped them off but found 5 more when we got home. Memories and stories we will never forget. Love you Bob RIP..
Curtis Musselman
April 09, 2019 | Goodview, VA | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tina Franklin
April 08, 2019 | Henry
David and I met Bob at Manna Ministries and volunteered with him for several years! He was one of the most sweetest, compassionate and funniest man we have ever had the privilege of knowing! He was such a joy to be around and looked forward to seeing him every week at Manna! Our deepest sympathy to the family and pray you find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
David and Frances Keys
Frances Keys
April 08, 2019 | Salem, VA | Friend
This man loved his family. He was the Patriarch and was so loved by us all. We all will miss him and I cherish every memory and family gathering. We will all gather with you again in your heavenly home someday. Hugs and love to all my family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Donna Skinnell
April 07, 2019 | Radford, VA | Family
One more Angel above us - and one of the finest men I've ever met - who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. With love, and my deepest sympathies, Frank Blankenship Bacharach
Frank Blankenship Bacharach
April 06, 2019 | Lewisburg, VA | Friend
Enjoyed volunteering with Bob at Manna Ministries in Vinton. He had a steadiness in all he did, and loved God and people with both his heart and his hands, a true servant.
Timothy Corbett
April 06, 2019 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
What a blessing to have met
Mr. Watson. He served this Country and it was a honor and privilege for me to care for him.
I loved to hear of his navy days. He shared many wonderful and not so wonderful stories about that time in his life with me.
He had such a wonderful personality.
We laughed ALOT.
Leaving his house without a smile or gaining some kind of knowledge was impossible.
He has a beautiful family that loves him dearly. I am thankful to have met...
Rena Capps
April 06, 2019 | Huddleston, VA | Friend
My deepest sympathies to Becky Skinnell Schultz and all of Bob's Family who loved him so dearly! I "Thank him" for his service to our Country. I wish you all God's peace.
Carolyn Warner
April 06, 2019 | Havelock, NC | Friend
Wonderful role model
Robert Watson
April 06, 2019 | Roanoke, VA | Family
Robert Lewis (Bob) Watson, Jr., 97, of Vinton, VA, went to be with his Lord on April 5, 2019.Born on January 17, 1922, Bob was the son of the late Robert L. Watson Sr. and Edythe Houston Swartz Watson.He was predeceased by his wife Wilma Eileen Musselman Watson, his sons Robert A. Watson Sr. and Andrew W. Watson, and son-in-law Robert K. Kennedy. He was also predeceased by his sisters Eleanor W. Bryant, Lois W. Skinnell, and Frances W. Peters.Bob is survived by his daughters Harriet W. Kennedy, Anita W. Lumsden, and fiancé, Joey Ogle, and step-daughter Deborah Welch Hans (Steve), six grandchildren, Vicki K. Whitley and husband, Jeff, Lisa A Davis, Robert A. Watson, Jr. and wife, Molly, Doug R. Kennedy and wife, Kristy, Krystal L. Turner and husband, Kevin, R. Andrew Lumsden; 11 great grandchildren, and 9 great, great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Virginia Magee (William); many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and his faithful and loving aide.Bob proudly served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and flower and vegetable gardener. He was well known for his humor and always had a joke to tell to his family and friends. He volunteered at Manna Ministries and the Rescue Mission of Roanoke for a number of years. Bob always lent a helping hand, and was generous to those in need.Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to the “Music Fund” at Thrasher United Methodist Church, 707 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, VA, 24179.Visitation will be at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel from 5-8 PM on Monday, April 8, 2019. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Thrasher United Methodist Church on 11:00 AM Tuesday April 9, 2019. Pastor B. Failes will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be at 2:30 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan, VA.
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