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Payton Watson Obituary
Watson
May 14, 1928-
April 21, 2011
Columbus, Georgia- SFC (Ret.) Payton Watson, 82 of 1330 East Lindsay Drive, Columbus, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Greater Beallwood Baptist Church, 4419 Sherwood Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904, according to Hill-Watson-People's Funeral Service, LLC. Visitation for SFC Watson will be held from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM on today, April 27, 2011, at the Rosehill Chapel, 2919 Hamilton Road, Columbus, Georgia with Masonic Rites to follow. Interment will be at Prospect A.M.E. Church Cemetery, 77 Goat Rock Road, Fortson, Georgia with Full Military Honors.
Born to George Watson and Mattie Baker Watson in Baltimore, Maryland on May 14, 1928. Nurtured by an extended family and supportive community, he accepted Christ at an early age. SFC Watson began his walk with the Lord at Tabernacle A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. He gave effortless during his many years at Tabernacle A.M.E. Church after which he became a fully engaged member of Greater Beallwood Baptist Church for more than 10 years where he served in the office of Deacon.
SFC Watson's education and training began in the public schools of Prince Edward County, VA. At the age of enlistment he joined the United States Army. His colorful, valiant military career included tours of duty to Germany, Korea and two tours of Vietnam. He retired after more than twenty years in the United States Army where he received many accommodations including the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. Following his military retirement he obtained his GED from Jordan High School, he pursued further education from Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Troy State University in Phenix City, Alabama.
SFC Watson was joyfully employed with SmithKline Beecham (now known as Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratory) for more than 20 years. Sgt. Watson always held close to his heart the love of his father-in-law the beloved Otis V. Hill ("Big Daddy"), owner of the family firm People's Funeral Service later People's Funeral Service of Columbus now Hill-Watson-People's Funeral Service, LLC. He enjoyed the Fraternal Order of Masons, member of York Rite Masons later joining Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World, Inc.
SFC Watson leaves to cherish his committed and fulfilled life a loving and devoted wife of almost fifty years, Mary Frances (Hill) Watson, son Cedric Hill (Daphne); four daughter's, Lillian Laverne Watson of Columbus, Georgia, Sheren Yvette Watson of Columbus, Georgia, Marcia Denise Floyd (Rodney) of Atlanta, Georgia and Maria Diane Walthour (Antoine) of Duluth, Georgia; a brother, Frank Biglow of Lynchburg, Virginia; two sisters, Ella Mae Hix (Robert) of Pamplin, Virginia and Shirley Robertson of Appomattox, Virginia; three grandchildren, Ashley Victoria Hill, Cedric Hill, II and Amelia Marie Walthour; two brothers-in-law, Vaughn Franklin Hill (Sharen) and LTC (Ret) Aldric M. Hayes both of Columbus, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and dear friends. Many colleagues from across these United States also cherish his memory. A special "Thank You" to Sgt. (Ret.) Richard Thompson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Payton Watson
Jean Bailey-Mccoy
April 30, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sherrie Pope
April 28, 2011
My condolences to the entire family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time.
Love,
Sherrie
&
Family
Anna James
April 28, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jaisun Baloney
April 28, 2011
My deepest sympathies and condolences. Growing up as a member at Tabernacle AME, Mr. Watson was always so pleasant and friendly towards me. I will never forget the refreshing lemonade he always prepared for events at the church. May you rest in eternal peace.
Millicent & Thedius Burden
April 28, 2011
To the entire Watson Family,
My heart was truly saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Watson but my spirit leaped knowing that heaven has an awesome angel added to the Kingdom!!!
His presence will TRULY be missed here on earth. Our prayer is for the family to be strengthened during this time with God's peace, love and joy!!! I am so honored to have had the opportunity to not only know him but to have him play an important part in the life of me and my family. God bless you all!!!
Mary .Judy, Alice Pryor
April 28, 2011
Ours prayers are with you and yours family.
Charles & Carolyn Harris
April 28, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gina Sims
April 28, 2011
I was saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Watson. I have known him for many years. He was quick with a smile and even faster with pictures of his grandkids. I enjoyed seeing him at the pharmacy. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jennifer Durham
April 28, 2011
We want to extend our condolences to your family. Mr. Watson will truly be missed. I will miss hearing about that beautiful grandbaby and how he loved his family. Our prayers are with your family. We will miss seeing him at the Pharmacy.
Crystal Stalling
April 27, 2011
We wish to extend our condolences. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May your heart be filled with the wonderful memories of the joyful times you had together. -Pastor's Calvin & Crystal Stalling
Teresa Dozier Brown
April 27, 2011
To Francis, your children and extended family members. I was sorry to hear of your loss. Reading the obituary I can see Mr. Payton had a full life. I am sure he will be greatly missed. I am happy you have so many treasured memories of him to substain you in your mourning. My family and I send you our deepest sorrow and much love to you all.
Teresa Dozier Brown and Family Conyers, Georgia
Reverend Kristopher and Jennifer Hightower
April 27, 2011
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 27, 2011
Mary Fances Watson & Family,
We wish to extend our condolences. You are in our prayers and thoughts. I will not be able to attend the services because my husband is illbut may God bless and keep you. May God also give you peace and comfort during this time.
Ocie Hardaway Feggans (Joseph)
Theresa Mitchell Carroll
April 27, 2011
Dearest Frances and Family,
We are heart broken at the loss of Watson, but we do know that he is now with God and smiling down on his family. Be strong...God will take care. Your cousins, here in Michigan, share in your grief and will keep you in our prayers as you face each day. We love you.
Brinda Thomas (Christian Chapter #854)
April 27, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Audie Murphy
April 27, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Princess Crittenden-Walton
April 27, 2011
Mrs. Watson, Cedric and Family,
May God grant you His peace during your time of sorrow. For we know "to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord."
THERESA COLEMAN
April 27, 2011
TO MY SISTER IN CHRIST, I SENDING MY LOVE AND BLESSING FOR THE FAMILY AND MY PRAYER ALSO. MAY MY BROTHER REST IN PEACE. FROM YOUR EASTERN STAR SISTER
HATTIE & AARON MADDOX
April 27, 2011
TO THE WATSON FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOVE ONE AND TO MY FRIEND,GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, AND ALL THE TIME HE IS GOOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, HE IS AT REST, AMEN
Robert Cox
April 27, 2011
With great respect and deepest sympathy in your loss. A true professional.
Former SGT Cox
(Post Cemetery 74-81)
Ozella Huling
April 27, 2011
Sending our love and blessing, always..... Ozella Huling and Family.
Sis. Billye Wilson, GWM
April 27, 2011
We pray that during this time of sorrow, you will be comforted in knowing that all the beautiful memories of him will live forever.
Andre Gibson
April 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Watson's family.We will keep you in our prayers.May the Lord continue to comfort you.
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The Sugga's Family Betty, April, Cassandra
April 26, 2011
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Clara/Charles Matthews
April 26, 2011
May God bless and support you during your time of sorrow
April 26, 2011
THE PETERSON FAMILY
REV JERRY & BARBARA DOWDELL & FAMILY
April 26, 2011
TO MRS MARY FRANCES YOUR LIGHT WILL SHINE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER LOVE ALWAYS
Clara /Charles Matthews
April 26, 2011
May God bless you and support you during your time of sorrow. Our prays are with you
BARBARA PETERSON DOWDELL
April 26, 2011
FROM THE WHOLE BEALLWOOD HEIGHTS WE LOVE HILL-WATSON-PEOPLES FUNERAL SERVICES
Lamuriel Peagler-Adams-Mr . Watson's Teacher
April 26, 2011
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Freeman and Jane Worley
April 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Watson Family. Payton will be missed.
Freeman Worley
Deputy Coroner Muscogee Co.
April 26, 2011
Bernice Willis-Greene
Gussie Cuffee
April 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and yours at this time in your life. May the Lord continue to comfort you.
April 26, 2011
Mary Frances and the Watson family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Watson. He was such a kind and gentle man. Your sadness will eventually turn into fun memories that will bring a smile to your face when you think of him or something he would have said. May God keep you close during this trying time.
Miriam Lee Jackson (SHS '70) Class of the the 0's
M G
April 26, 2011
Let There Be Light
MICHAEL GRIER
April 26, 2011
The Officers and Members of Audacity of Hope Lodge#1104, extend heartfelt sympathy to the Watson family at this time of sorrow. May we all live our lives upon the Level and part on the square. Bro. Watson "Light" will forever shine within our heart and mind.
Joseph F. Gunn
April 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rev. Lane Ogletree-Battle
April 26, 2011
To Frances Watson and Family :
May God Gentle touch Rest Upon you forever. May you continue to keep the faith and trust in the Lord. Memories are forever.
Rev. Lane ogletree-Battle and Family
Perry Buchalter
April 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Linda Parker
April 26, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Robert Smith
April 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pastor Alfred A&Lisa Booker
April 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pastor James A&Rosie Morton
April 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dannie Dozier
April 26, 2011
To The Watson Family-With deepest sympathy from The Brown Family of Hamilton,We Love You More.
Rena Tokuda
April 26, 2011
To the Watson Family,
Mr. Watson always had a smile on his face & kind words for everyone. No matter what kind of day he had or how he felt. He was such a sweet & gentle man, I am honored to have known him.
Marion Austin-Chaney and Family
April 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Maddox-Patrick
April 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lauramie Parker-Johnson
April 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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