Gregory ALLEN WATSON

Gregory ALLEN WATSON

Gregory WATSON Obituary

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Gregory A. Watson 71, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 at The Loft of East Peoria. Greg was born October 2, 1953 in Marion, KY to Paul and Lois Watson.

Music was his life and he would be best known as the owner of Watson Music which served Peoria and surrounding communities for many years.

He is survived by five children; Erin (husband Jessy Lozano) Watson of Nevada, Jenna Adair of Robein, Taylor (wife Shelby) Watson of East Peoria, Wesley Watson of Chicago and Colin Watson of Michigan and nine beautiful grandchildren.

Greg is also survived by his sister Vickie (Jim) Callas and preceded in death by both his father and mother, Paul and Lois Watson, one daughter, Miranda Watson and a sister, Darla Watson.

Cremation has been ordered and no services will be held.

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