Calvin Watson Sr.

Mr. Calvin Watson, Sr., age 73, of Chapel Hill, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2026, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.

Obituary

Calvin "Buster" Watson, Sr., was born on March 4, 1952, in Chapel Hill, NC.

Born and raised a Tarheel fan, he graduated from Chapel Hill High School. He served in the US Air Force as a Senior Airman for four years. He worked at American Stone Company for thirty-six years and then retired.

He married the love of his life, Rita Jean Watson, on June 20, 1981. He is preceded in death by her on April 29, 2022. They are together AGAIN.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel Watson and Esther Davis; one grandson, Rodney Torain, Jr.; a cousin, Adrian Jackson; and a son-in-law, Tyree Manuel.

Calvin is survived by his three children, Deanne Jackson, Regina Brown, and Calvin Watson, Jr. (Denise); one Godson, Andre Degraffenried; nine grandchildren, Alycia Jackson, Tamin Brown, Milek Jackson, Tyree Manuel, II, Kiara Manuel, PaQuez Goodman, Aric, and Brian Watson (twins), and Elise Watson; three great-grandchildren, Rodney Fountain, Truce A'Hari-Jean Brown, Milek Rodney, Sincere Jackson and Serenity Pompeii Nyurii Jackson; one baby brother, Howard Watson; a beloved Aunt, Hazel Jackson; an adored cousin, Stacy Jackson; a great cousin, Janeziah Watson, and a slew of other family and friends.

He was considered family and loved dearly by Lucinda Wilcox (who preceded him in death as well), Peter Conway, Adelaide Wilcox King, Melissa and Brett Bond, Reid and Suzanne Wilcox, as well as Donald Liner and Kitty Tulloch.

Calvin, Big Calvin, Daddy, Grandpa will forever be loved and NEVER forgotten.

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Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home-Chapel Hill, NC