Pensacola, Florida
1930 - 2017 (Age 87)
Robert "Duke" Watson Jr.Pensacola - Robert "Duke" Watson Jr. age 87 of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday night, December 16, 2017. He was born on August 1, 1930 to the late Robert Watson Sr. and Janie Mae Watson.Mr. Watson taught in the Escambia County School System for 30 years....
Read MoreMr. Watson was my hero when he was my P.E. Teacher at the J. Lee Pickens Elementary School. A very positive role model who I have not forgotten after all of these years. May you rest in peace Mr. Watson!
Patricia Cannon
August 27, 2018 | Decatur, GA
As my PE Teacher at J. Lee Pickens Elementary School in the 50's, Mr. Watson always encouraged me and others to be good citizens through his life example. Distantly, I have admired Mr. Watson since I was a child.
He was a firm disciplinarian; yet, very approachable. Mr. Watson let me know at an early age that I wasn't qualified to call him "Duke" because I didn't know him well enough; but I'm sure that those who did know him well enough will agree that he was very instrumental to...
Raymond Pugh
January 28, 2018 | Fayetteville, NC | Student
Mr. Watson was a positive influence on his community. He will be missed.
Erle Gooding
December 23, 2017 | Houston, TX
Sister Chloe & Brother Roy, your New Hope Church Family extends sincere condolences to you and the entire Watson Family on the passing of your father. Know That we are here for you and will continue to lift you up in prayer. The scripture reminds us "that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Trust the Lord and He will see you through this.
Rev. Edward L. Cushingberry, Jr., Pastor
New Hope Christian Church
December 23, 2017 | Burton, SC
My deepest sympathy to the Watson family in this time of sorrow. In the sixties Mr. Watson taught many and went the extra mile. Rest In Peace.
Linda Robbins Algee
December 23, 2017 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Shinita Glover
December 22, 2017 | Lawrenceville, GA
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Watson Family
Shinita Glover
December 22, 2017 | Lawrenceville, GA
You will always live in our hearts and prayers until we meet again
Iantha Body
December 22, 2017 | Pensacola, FL
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
December 22, 2017