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Mark Leonard Watson

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Mark Leonard Watson obituary, 1968-2025

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1968

DIED

2025

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Nov. 17, 2025

11:00 a.m.

North Bedford Baptist Church

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Mark Watson Obituary

Mark Leonard Watson

September 3, 1968 - November 9, 2025

Mark Leonard Watson, 57, of Big Island, Va., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant at Centra Heart and Vascular Institute - Stroobants Cardiovascular. Mark served our country in the United States Navy and was a proud member of North Bedford Baptist Church. He enjoyed tending to animals on the family farm, Fields of Faith, as well as spending his free time on or by the lake. He was always working on new projects or tending to others with kindness and compassion. It was his specialty. His greatest joy came from time spent with family. He was the husband of Denise Watson. Born September 3, 1968, in Altoona, Pa., he was a son of Leonard and Patricia Watson. In addition to his wife, Denise; he is survived by three daughters, Amerisa Marie Hoffman and her husband Connor, Raegan and Rylee Watson; two grandchildren, Paxton and Baylor Hoffman; as well as another grandson, expected in December; three brothers, Shawn Watson and his wife Lori, Jason Watson, and Adam Watson and his wife Adria; three sisters, Kelly Dixon, Kandy Coble and her husband Ralph, and Kim Irwin and her husband, Thomas. He has joined his granddaughters, Keagan and Kinley in eternal glory.

A memorial service and celebration of Marks life will be held November 17th, at 11 a.m., at North Bedford Baptist Church. The burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery immediately after the service.

Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, 434-237-2722, is serving th family.

Diuguid Waterlick Chapel

21914 Timberlake Rd.

Published by The News & Advance on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Nov

17

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

North Bedford Baptist Church

VA

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21914 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Dennis (Dino) Dombrosky

Yesterday

I was lucky enough to be stationed at naval hospital with Mark and served as Mark´s best man.

Wanda Brooks-Crocker

Yesterday

Mark, thank you for your kindness, your care, and your compassion during and after my first hospital stay last year. You were the bright spot in those long days, as you were friendly, honest, funny, and a great listener. Denise, we've never met, but I, too, have lost my husband, so I am sure you are heartbroken. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Liz Ellett

Yesterday

Centra has lost an amazing staff member. Mark you came to my room @ LGH prior to my open heart surgery the end of January. You made me laugh at a very scary time. I lost my love the same day you gained your heavenly wings. May you rest in peace

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