Gregory Watson

July 15, 1957 - July 20, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Gregory was born on July 15, 1957 to the late Alonzo and Gladys Watson in Pontiac, MI. He was surrounded by loving family members when he peacefully transitioned to heaven on July 20, 2018.

Gregory accepted Christ at an early age at Olivet A.M.E. Church, where he grew up and participated in many ministries, including the Inspirational Choir and Usher Board. Gregory faithfully served God wherever he resided, most recently at North Desoto Church in Desoto, Texas and New Ellerton Church in Aiken, South Carolina.

Gregory graduated as an accomplished athlete from John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana (class of 1975). In 2004, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University. Gregory, a U.S. Army Veteran, eventually relocated to North Texas where he lived for the last thirty years. During this time, he retired after working 20 years in telecommunications. Greg was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching Notre Dame football, March Madness, and “his” Cowboys. He also enjoyed traveling, visiting family, & attending his grandchildren's sporting events.

Family was always a great source of joy and pride. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Vonda Thomas-Watson; his children, Tiffany Watson, Andre (Tanisha) Watson, Katrena Greer (Kelvin), and Ayanna Watson; as well as his grandchildren, Amanda, Jada, Whitney, Kelvin, Jr., Kensington, and Adrianna, who were some of his greatest loves. From Gregory's marriage to Vonda, he opened his heart to her children, Candice Mitchell (Wesley), Antonia Duncan (Cory), Delma Thomas (Dejuan), and Anthony Thomas, Jr.; and grandchildren, Starla, Taiya, Skylah, Amazeyon, and Adia, whom he loved like his own. Gregory is also survived by his siblings, Aaron (Sandra), Angela, and Glenn (Tina), who provided him with a lifetime of love, support, and memories. Gregory's love and laughter will be missed by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Memorial Service for Gregory Watson will be held at 1PM Saturday, July 28 in Olivet AME Church, 719 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 26, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Watson

7 Entries

Gordon Schwartz

July 29, 2018

To the entire family: Our prayers are with you. Greg was an outstanding individual who never had an enemy. He was kind and cheerful. Please remember this is just a passing from one life to the next and we will all see him again in the future. He is happy, healthy and safe in God's loving arms.

Felicia Chambers

July 27, 2018

Katrina , I know that no words expressed will take away your pain , but God loves you and your family and has you in HIS loving arms. You and your family will be uplifted daily in our prayers. I love you. There will be light again soon. I promise. I was there 2 years ago. You will learn to live with the pain. You have my support.
Felicia Chambers

Laverna Dungey

July 27, 2018

Dear Watson family I am so sorry for your loss I truly knew the whole entire family and I really don't understand how it feels but I will pray for you all to be strong and he is now going to a better place he is standing at the gates waiting for the Lord to open them for him to let him enter and to earn his wings which he will I will pray for you all and keep you all in my heart as good spirits love you all laverna Dungey amen

David A. Perry

July 26, 2018

My condolences and prayers go out to the entire Watson family. I am sadden to hear of your loss. Greg was such a good friend to all of us growing up together at Olivet. He was such a well-liked and charismatic young man in those days, and although I lost touch with him over the years I'm sure he continued to be all his life. May God give you peace in your time of grief.

July 26, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Watson family. Greg is a long time friend of my family and I have always looked up to him, respected him, and wished him the very best of everything. I remember Greg as a person who was always encouraging, always challenging, and always smiling and I am grateful to have known him. I am sorry for your loss Watson family.

Tiffany M.

July 26, 2018

How beautifully written! Cousins you have my love and sympathy

Sherlyn McCauley- Dixon

July 26, 2018

To the Watson family, I was so sorry and shocked to hear of Greg's passing. Greg & I went to Olivet AME Church together. We sang in the choir together and boy did we have some good times, at choir rehearsal we would laugh at Greg because he was always cracking jokes and making everybody laugh. RIH my friend, you're gonna make the angels laugh when you arrive god bless you my friend.

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