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Raphael Watson Obituary

Raphael Eugene Watson migrated from Trinidad in 1967 and later enrolled in the United States Army. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Moore Watson for 46 years. Father of Stephen (Sandy) Watson and Dale Watson. Beloved brother of Laura Watson. Grandfather of Lauren Watson and Terrance Nicholas. Uncle of Maria Reid and great uncle of Mario, Nicholas and Kai Reid. Brother-in-law of 5. Special friend to Chief and Mr. Cook. Father figure to many. He retired from the military after 20 years of service and spent most of his time gardening and cultivating beautiful plants and flowers.

Funeral Services: 3:00pm, Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, Georgia 31320

Dorchester Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

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Published by Coastal Courier from Sep. 8 to Sep. 15, 2020.

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Michael Starnes

December 11, 2020

I served with 1SG Watson in HHB 1/5 ADA during the First Gulf War.

He always looked out for his troops and made sure we were taken care of. A true gentleman who would often talk about gardening back home.

Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Michael Starnes

December 11, 2020

I served with 1SG Watson in HHB 1/5 ADA during the First Gulf War.

He always looked out for his troops and made sure we were taken care of. A true gentleman who would often talk about gardening back home.

Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Evelyne Thooft

September 19, 2020

Mr. Watson will be missed. He was a wonderful friend to my husband and was also caring for my well-being when my husband was away for training. May he rest in peace, and may the family be comforted by memories.

Evelyne Thooft

September 19, 2020

I am saddened to hear that Mr Watson have passed away. He was a very kind mind who took time to check up on me while my husband was away from training. He will be missed by me and my husband.

SFC ( Ret ) Isaac Pinckney

September 18, 2020

I was stationed with MSG Ret Watson from 1980 or thereabouts at Fort Stewart, GA. We have kept in touch since then. Thank God he allowed me to see Mr. Watson last year around July timeframe. He will be sadly missed.

Karen Clouse (Snowbunny)

September 17, 2020

RIP Watson my friend for 30 yrs I know you are up there with Cat without any pain

frances shaw

September 13, 2020

he would visit neighbors shring plants with us agenerous caring p erson who will be missed

Nathaniel Cartet

September 12, 2020

Watson was a kind person. He would Often check on my well being. He will be missed.

September 11, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always. Favorite memory: you always kept Georgia Eye beautiful with your garden flowers.

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