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Alaska Samuel Watson

Alaska Samuel Watson obituary, Ocala, FL

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Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200

Ocala, Florida

Alaska Watson Obituary

Alaska Samuel Watson was born in Jamaica on January 19th, 1935. He is the son of Nathaniel and Rebecca Watson (deceased). He was married in England to Careldo Byfield (deceased) and fathered four children. He was an avid and professional cricketer and television technician in electronics. He later migrated to America, where he met and married his lovely wife, Edith in 1998. He is survived by many loved family members and friends. He is the father of Jean Watson and Rodney Watson, the grandfather of Kyle Watson, Jabarc Warren, and Akeem Gayle. He is the stepfather of Roderick Gayle, Christopher Gayle, and Paula Gayle. He is the brother to his sister, Metrobowe Watson. He was the uncle of numerous nephews and nieces including Lorna and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Newton, Linden, Milton, Vincent, and his sister, Meckel. ~Acknowledgement~ The family of the late Alaska Samuel Watson expresses their deep appreciation for your love and compassion during this time of bereavement. ~Invitation~ Everyone is invited to join the family for refreshments at Mimi's.

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Published by 352 Today on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Oct

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34476

Oct

17

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens

5050 SW 20th St, Ocala, FL 34474

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Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476

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