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Calvin Watson Obituary

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. - Calvin Lovell Watson was born May 17, 1986, and died in Baptist Memorial East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., on Sept. 16, 2004. His parents, Patricia A. Jenkins and Calvin Watson Jr., and sister, Alicia Terse of Clarksville, Tenn., survive him. Cherishing a lifetime of memories are his grandmothers, Alice C. Watson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Ellen C. Jenkins of Hampton; aunts, Delores L. White of Newport News and Gwendolyn (Winford) Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn., Angela (Eddie) Williams of Laurel, Md.; uncles, SFC Ron (Michelle) Watson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and William H. Bryant III of Hampton; and a very special friend, Kimberly Bailey. Calvin was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Newport News, Va. He was active in the Youth Group, Junior Choir and the Gospel Choir. He attended Bethel Christian School, Cooper Elementary and Davis Middle School. He traveled with his family to LaMaddalena, Italy where he attended Vista Mare School. Then he joined his sister in boarding school at London Central High School, High Wycombe, England. Calvin completed his high school education at Millington, Central High School, Millington, Tenn., in May 2004. His grandfathers, Calvin Watson of Tennessee and Douglas L. Jenkins of Hampton, and great grandmother, Beatrice Watson, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Greater Tucker Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tenn. Interment will be in National Cemetery. Arrangements by Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 21, 2004.

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Bertha Witherspoon

September 28, 2004

To the Watson Family, You are in my

thoughts and Prayers. During a time

of trouble, it is difficult to remember the promises of God. The pressures of the moment may seem overwhelming. At such times, it is often helpful to read, meditate and pray the entire chapter of Psalm 91.

Pat,please know that you and your Family are very Special

LOVE YOU ALL-----Boggie

Nina Williams-Fox

September 27, 2004

To the Watson Family:



My God bless and be with your family during this time and always. I was saddened to hear that Lovell had passed because it seemed he had "only just begun". I once heard a very old man say that GOD CHOOSES SPECIAL PEOPLE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG)... FOR WE'LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY. The phrase didn't mean much to me at that time, but now it represents a 1,000 words. I remain mindful that we MUST trust in the Lord.

Angela Spratley-Clark

September 23, 2004

To Pat and family, what a beautiful homecoming you had for Lovell.. I was glad to be a part of it. May God continue to give you strength

and guidance through these sorrowful times. Love, Angie and Family

Bernadette Harris Gayden

September 22, 2004

To the Jenkins and Watson Family

Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. God will comfort you today, tomorrow and always. Cherish all of the special memories of another one of God's Special Angels.

Much Love

Donnie, Bernadette and Donovan Gayden

Freddy Wells

September 21, 2004

Hi Pat and family my love and sympathy to you and you'rs at this heavy hearted time.You are all in our Prayers,now and forever Love Freddy & Charmin Wells

Chester Williams

September 21, 2004

"Someone Near to Me Has Died"



Eternal Spirit, someone very near and dear to me has passed on into the larger life and I stand bewildered, alone, and sadly stricken. .



In my grief I bring thee my words of gratitude for all the rich gifts that the departed one has brought to my life



The bond of mutual confidence and understanding



The gift of fellowship in shared tasks and unrealized ambitions

The joy that come when one can be sure that someone knows him to the depths and trusts him completely.



Grant me now, my Lord, the courage to carry on in the spirit the one departed has bestowed upon my life.



Save me from weak complaint and futile regrets.



Enable me to build well upon the legacy of gracious memories remaining to me.



Give me the power to carry to fulfillment the joint undertakings of our hearts.



Empower me to think and act and grow in harmony with the purposes and spirit which my departed loved one would approve and inspire. Thus, may I be true to the memory of the one who has passed on.

Amen





For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. .

Romans 8: 38, 39

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