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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 14, 2012.

WATACH, John H., 67, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Hartman Watach; his daughters, Monica Watach-Burrow and husband, Linwood, Elizabeth "Beth" Watach and Jermaine Saunders, Cycelia Nester and husband, Clarence, Robin Everett, Sandra Tuck and husband, Folger, Tricia Hayes and husband, Danny, and Amy Penkauskas; son-in-law, Jody Harper; brother, Charles Watach and wife, Alice; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of beloved family and friends to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Garnett Watach and Nancy Everett Watach; and daughter, Pamela Harper. John served his country proudly at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, learning his trade as a tanker driver/terminal operator retiring from Texaco. John was an outgoing and generous spirit, exemplified by his life membership with Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad and member of American Legion Post 144. A confirmed "beachnut," John enjoyed the outdoors, working each season at the State Fair of Virginia, chatting with friends online, and time with friends and family. Friends may call at Bennett Funeral Home - Mechanicsville, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad and King William Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Michelle Shewbridge

November 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. John's passing. Mr. John and my Dad (Dennis Kaputa) were very good friends for a number of years. When my Dad passed away in March, Mr. John had great stories he shared with me and my family. My Dad looked forward to their outings together. I know they both are up in heaven having a good time together and many laughs!! My sincere sympathy to the entire family.

phillip cruff

November 15, 2012

I served in the Air Force with John also in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and after the Air Force we both worked for Texaco Inc. in different States John was a great friend for many years.

Tonya Lawrence

November 15, 2012

Papa John you are gone but never forgotten. Thank you for being my friend. The staff at Glenburnie sends their sympathy to the family. I know you will be watching over us all.

CAROLYN WYNN

November 15, 2012

TO THE WATACH FAMILY: I'M TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST. IT WAS A PLEASURE TAKING CARE OF MR. WATACHS' TRAVEL AT THE VAMC. HE NOW TRAVELS THE STREETS OF GOLD! GOD BLESS!

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Kathy Pond

November 15, 2012

We are sorry to hear of John's passing. Mike worked with him at Texaco thru the 70's and early 80's. We had the pleasure of knowing him. May peace be with you all.

Mike and Kathy Pond

November 15, 2012

I have had the pleasure of knowing John since 1976 when I joined the HVRS squad as a junior member at the age of 18. He was a remarkable spirit and enjoyed life to the fullest. I could always rely on John's availability to ride calls from home whenever needed. My wife Carolyn and I had the recent opportunity to visit with John at the squad's race weekend breakfast. God bless you on your last call. You will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerely, Charles and Carolyn White

Kevin Funai

November 15, 2012

I was a member of HVRS in the 80's and 90's, John was always such a joy to be around. He could make you laugh even when you didn't want to, we got back in touch through facebook ... Miss you Big Guy, may Love and Peace be with your family!

Nancy & Bill Brooks

November 14, 2012

To John's family,
We were so sad to learn of John's passing. We would talk on FB once in a while and caught up a couple of weeks ago. So this came a such a shock to us. He and Becky went to School with me and then met again back in the 70's at HVRS. RIP Big John. Prayers are now for your family. God has taken away your pain.

doug goodman

November 14, 2012

we served with John at the Henrico R.Sq.in the 70's. John was a caring and dedicated person. He will be missed by all. Doug & Trudy Goodman

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