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Dexter Watson Obituary
Dexter Lee Watson VIRGINIA BEACH - Dexter Lee Watson passed away July 5, 2008, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Watson was a claims inspector with State Farm Insurance for more than 30 years. In earlier years, he managed Pinegrove Dairy Farm and several body shops in the Tidewater area. He later owned and operated Gram's Body Shop. He is survived by his wife, Terry Finney-Watson; mother, Jane Watson; brother, Dennis; brother, Webb and his wife Rita; son, Michael Watson; daughter, Miranda and her husband Travis Godfrey; grandchildren, Hailey Jane and Dakota Lee; stepson, Ricky Puntanen and his children, Brittany, Chelsea and Ramio; and stepdaughter, Belinda Miller. He was predeceased by his father, Lee Watson and stepson, Ramio Puntanen. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and North Hampton Hunt Club. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing, gardening and collecting antiques. By Mr. Watson's request, a graveside service will be held at Rosewood Memorial Park. The Rev. Paul Palumbo will conduct the ceremony Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow the services at Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach.
Memories and Condolences
for Dexter Watson
13 Entries
ME & DAD
August 4, 2008
Haley Jane & Dad
Miranda Godfrey
August 4, 2008
I will miss my dad. I already think of the days that we spent together. He always joking with me & always winked his eye & smiling. I loved seeing him with my girls. He loved them so much. Haley Jane & Dakota Lee. Dakota was named after him & his father . Wanted to make sure his name got passed along. I will always miss you Dad. And I love you always.......
Carolyn & Charles Henry Daughtrey
July 15, 2008
To Terry:
Sorry for your loss. He was very thoughtful of others and always willing to do for others. A great friend who will be missed...
Deb Roe
July 11, 2008
Dear Watson Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Dexter was lucky to have all of you supporting him through some very difficult times.
Janis Rackliffe
July 10, 2008
My family will truly miss Dexter as his kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered in our hearts.
Oliver Noveno
July 9, 2008
Mrs. Terry Finney-Watson (my boss at Perry),
I am really sorry, Dexter is nice and funny man, He will keep in touch with you always forever, We know him in heaven...
William Hopper
July 8, 2008
So sorry for your loss.Dexter will be missed by his friends on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and his State Farm family.
Anita Warriner
July 8, 2008
Dear Terry,Miranda and the rest of the Watson family (who we did not have the pleasure of knowing). Our hearts go out to you and wish to lift you up in prayer. We pray that Dexter is resting comfortably by our lord and will alway's miss his good nature, smile and humor. We are sorry that we are unable to come to the service and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers for many days to come. God Speed, Dexter, may you rest in peace.
Dwight Warriner (R.K.Chevrolet)
Anita Warriner (Allstate Insurance Co.)
Christine Arbogast
July 8, 2008
Mrs. Watson,
Just a note to let you know that your VOA family is thinking of you. Dexter was a pleasant man and will be missed.
Fondly,
Christine Arbogast RN
Amanda Finney
July 8, 2008
Uncle Dexter was an amazing man with plenty of stories to tell all. I'll never forget him being Preacher Watson. He was such a lucky man to have support from a loving, caring, and beautiful wife & family surrounding him. I am one lucky girl to have had such a wonderful uncle in my life.
Mary McCormick McDaniel
July 8, 2008
Dexter was a fine, honest and upstanding individual. It was a privilege to have him as an adjuster on the other side of a claim. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Faye Watson
July 8, 2008
You'll be missed by many of us that have known you for so many years. May God be with you as you travel into his Kingdom.
You'll be remembered in death as in life.
Always, Faye
Bev Hobbs
July 8, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. We will miss Dexter at State Farm.
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