Rob Watson

Robert (Rob) Jon Watson, age 56 of Youngstown, FL went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1969, in Las Cruces, NM.

As a son to Carol and Eddie, Rob grew into a steady, humble, and dependable man -someone who didn't need many words to make an impact.

The military shaped him into a man who could handle disorder with a level head - and equally as important if you asked him – a perfectly timed sarcastic comment – a trademark of his. Both traits came in handy when he married the spitfire we call Missy.

For 28 years, he was a devoted husband. Together, they were a perfect balance - he was the calm to her chaos - a grounding force. Their love wasn't loud or showy; but it was real, steady, and rooted in a sense of ease that seems to rarely be found.

He was often a man of few words, but when he spoke, it mattered. He listened more than he talked. When he did speak, you listened - partly because what he said mattered, and partly because the perfect punchline was usually tucked in there somewhere. His humor was subtle, quick, razor sharp, and always followed by his boisterous laugh.

As a father, he led with simple consistency. He showed up, quietly and without expectation. He could always be counted on to laugh - whether at a joke, at the absurdity of life, or at himself. As a grandfather, he was the kind of man who could make a baby laugh just with a raised eyebrow or a dry one-liner, proving sarcasm can be a love language.

As a brother - he was the one who softened the edges, eased tensions, and kept the family connected. He had a quiet way of being the peacemaker, the middle ground, the gentle buffer - calm, fair, and always there when needed.

Rob was infinitely thoughtful. He was extraordinarily intelligent - the kind of smart that didn't need to be announced. He didn't compete for the spotlight or demand attention. He lived in the background not because he was small, but because he didn't need to be seen to make a difference – his presence alone steadied the room. His influence was unmistakable. His intelligence guided us, his humor lifted us, and his steady presence carried us.

He believed in showing love not with big declarations, but through consistency. His legacy is not found in grand speeches or big gestures, but in the everyday moments-his unspoken support and steady presence.

We will miss him - his quiet strength, his sarcasm, but most of all the comfort of knowing he was always there - not loud, not flashy, just dependable. We'll carry his steady spirit and sense of humor with us always.

Rob was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Watson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 28 years, Missy Watson; his mother, Carol Watson; his children, Zachary, Jessica, and Josh; his beloved grandchildren, Bryson, Jayden, Paisley, Rhyse, Madilyn, and Beckham; his sister, Jessica Rosner, and brother, Eric Watson.

Funeral services will be held at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM with Dr. David Hecht officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.