John Watson Jr.

John R. Watson, Jr.
May 19, 1939 - September 10, 2017
Kinston, NC
John R. Watson Jr., 78, formerly of Chambersburg, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at his home.
Born May 19, 1939, in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late John R. Watson and Thelma L. Miller Watson. He was a 1957 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. John had a successful business career with Schoeneman Company in Chambersburg. From there he furthered his career in the garment business in North Carolina.
As he left his home here on earth, he has finally reunited with his beautiful and loving wife, Edith A. Schuchman Watson; and beautiful daughter, Shelly R. Watson, who passed on October 1, 2003. John R. and Edith A. Watson started their life together on December 31, 1961. They were married for nearly 30 years before Edith Arietta Schuchman Watson died on February 6, 2001. John dearly loved his wife with all his heart, even as he took care of her when she became severely ill.
Surviving are his four grandchildren, Jonathan S. and Stephani B. Seaman, Lauren N. LaFrance, and Robyn M. Watson. In addition, John R. Watson Jr. is survived by a sister, Roxanne Watson Bundy of Chambersburg; three brothers, David and Kerry Watson of Chambersburg and Jeff Watson of Pensacola, FL.
John R. Watson Jr. will be most remembered for his dedication to not only "Our Fathers Business", but to his precious wife. In addition, to his giving ways to his daughter for many years. Most of all he will be remembered by his grandchildren whom will always treasure the exceptional memories as children of both their loving Pappy and Grandma.