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Joshua Watson Obituary
Josh was born July 3rd, 1986, in West Frankfort, Illinois, the son of Rodney Watson and Teresa Henderson. Josh was adopted early in his life, and became the loving son of Chad and Angie Watson Menees and later, big bubby to Darian, Bailey, and Noah.
Josh attended school in West Frankfort and graduated from FCHS in May 2004.
To all that knew Josh, he was a ball of fire and left his mark on everyone he touched. He was a kind soul and never met a stranger. He loved to take his brothers fishing and show them both how to work on cars and trucks. He was very protective and most definitely watched his little sister's every move. He was their world, as they were his. Josh has left a mark on this world that will never be removed.
Josh is survived by his parents Chad and Angie Watson Menees of West Frankfort; his baby brothers Bailey and Noah Menees of West Frankfort and older brother, Tyler Wysong of Logan; his baby sister, Darian Menees of West Frankfort; Great grandparents, Leonard and Rosaline Crofford of Parrish; Aunts and Uncles, Mike (Cessy) Watson of El Paso, Texas, Adam Watson of West Frankfort, Heather (Ryan) Mondino of Galatia; Lisa (Ben) Roe of Alma, Arkansas, Erin (Andy) Lawrence of Columbia, Tennessee; nephew, Landon Wysong of Logan, in addition to several great aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and special Aunt Missy McCamish.
Josh was preceded in death by his biological father, Rodney Allen Watson; Maternal Grandparents, Jim and Connie Watson; Paternal Grandparents, Leah and Gary Menees.
Funeral services will be at 3:00p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with Dr. Brett Beasley officiating. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 12:00-3:00p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road.
On line condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com .
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February 5, 2014
May the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Amy Summers LPN
February 3, 2014
I will miss seeing your sweet face every day! I love you more than you will ever know. The girls and I miss you tremendously already, but I know you're walking with Jesus! Angie and family...I will be praying for you all!
rebbeca adams
February 3, 2014
R.i.p. josh. you were always so sweet!! Love always, rebbeca christina n maggie. Fly high man!!
Lisa Roe
February 3, 2014
Ben, I, and the kids will miss Josh.
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Lisa Roe
February 3, 2014
Praying for you and your family . Our thoughts are with you all . Angie you have been a blessing for josh . Love ya'll
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