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Emory Watson Obituary
REIDSVILLE - Emory Milner Watson, 76, local business owner, pharmacist and avid Tar Heel fan, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17, 11 a.m. at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cameron, N.C.
Born September 28, 1930 in Jonesboro, N.C., he led a full life with many interests. He was an Army veteran who served two years at Ft. Jackson, SC. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1957 and few things gave him greater pleasure than his beloved Tar Heels beating "Dook'' University in any competition. He brought his family from Greensboro in 1962 to work for Chandler Drug Company in Leaksville for several years before buying and operating Madison Drug Company for 12 years. He then became co-owner and operated Pharmacyland Drug in Eden until his retirement in 2000. In addition to his pharmacy work, he bred, raised, and trained pointers to hunt quail; bred, raised, trained and showed Tennessee Walking Horses for many years; collected, repaired and sold antiques; was an avid fisherman and woodworker. He was known for his larger than life personality and will be greatly missed by all fortunate enough to have known him.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Johnson Watson and their four sons, David Neill Watson and wife, Kay with children, Chelsey and David of Eden; Emory Mitchell Watson and wife, Jane with children, Hillary, Meredith and Corbin of Eden; Kevin Lee Watson and wife, Alice with children, Jason Chase and wife, Lindsey (Woodford, Va.) and Amanda Chase of Alexandria, Va.; and James Grey Watson and wife, Patti with children, Jordan and Hayden of Eden; and sister, Miriam Constance Watson McNeely of Salisbury.
Visitation will be held Friday evening, 6-8 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patti Watson, 229 Fairway Drive, Eden.
The family asks that any memorial contributions be sent to the Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina, Inc., 194 Finley Golf Course Road, Suite 106, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27517 or online at www.pharmacy.unc.edu and go to "Make a Gift'' on the right side of the web page.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
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Rosemary Pyrtle
February 20, 2007
While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted you to know that I am grieving with you and thinking about you all constantly. I will always remember Emory and feel very fortunate to have known him. The world has lost someone very special and he will be greatly missed.
Sherry,Keith, and Kelsi Aheron
February 18, 2007
For Mitch and all of your family,
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Know that your father will be in a better place than we are. Take care of yourselves.
Jimmy Simmons
February 18, 2007
It's hard to lose a best friend. I will miss Emory. We had some great times together. He was always there for me and my family. My love to Mary Catherine and all the boys.(men). Love, Jim
doug howell
February 17, 2007
cathern emory was a good person and will always be in our heart doug howell
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Marc Czarnecki
February 17, 2007
Our family condolences Jane.
Pomp Jarrett
February 16, 2007
Mitch and Family:
Janice and I are very sorry for your loss.
Lisa Smith
February 16, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Garry and Judi Jones
February 16, 2007
Mitch and Family,
We are both sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We know that he will be missed, but thank God for the wonderful memories that your family has. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeannie Cure
February 16, 2007
Mitch and David,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at your time of loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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