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Eugene Watson, Jr.

AUBURN - Eugene Watson, Jr., 58, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Auburn Rehab and Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Eugene and Maxine Watson, Sr.

Eugene worked for McQuay International in Auburn and then International Papers in Geneva for several years. Then later in life Eugene worked at Seward Elementary School in Auburn as hall monitor. He really enjoyed working with kids and they loved being around him.

Eugene was a great father to his six kids and wonderful husband to Ceceilia. He enjoyed fishing and playing pickup basketball and football games.

He is survived by, his wife Ceceilia Watson; children: Sammy Golden, Damien Golden, Lanetra Williams, Adrian Agee; brother Kelvin Watson; grandson Jalon Watson-Porch.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was predeceased by his daughter Laria Watson, son Daniel Golden, father-in-law Elder Oliver Agee.

There will be visitation from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Auburn First Church of God in Christ, 90 Garrow Street, Auburn with a home going service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Fort Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.brewfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Citizen on Jan. 25, 2022.

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Karen Lonsky

January 19, 2024

Enjoyed working with gene great man

Letha Mitchell

October 4, 2022

Gene and I met at College. He was a fun character to be around. I´m sry for yr loss

Patty Lupo

January 30, 2022

I am so very shocked to read this..my deepest sympathies..i worked with Gene at Seward school in the cafeteria a few times..the children loved him and he seemed to love them back..may he rest in peace.

Karen lonsky

January 25, 2022

I worked with Eugene at Seward school in the cafeteria he was so patient and kind we all had a good time great man

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