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Grady Watson Obituary
GREENVILLE — Grady Eugene Watson, 93, of Greenville, died October 1, 2014, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.
He grew up in Pickens County as the son of the late Leo and Sallie Watson of Six Mile.
For 56 years, he was the loving and devoted husband of the late Louise Cassell Watson until her death in 2004.
Grady is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Barton (Johnny) of Greenville and Gayle Thurn (Brad) of Powdersville; his grandsons, James Thurn (Jenna) of Easley and Ryan Thurn of Greenville; and his sister; Ruth Owen of Greenville.
Grady spent his career in banking and finance at the South Carolina National Bank, C. Douglas Wilson Company and NCNB. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific in World War II before marrying Louise Cassell in 1947. They lived in Greenville and had two daughters who graduated from Clemson University and spent their careers in education. Grady was an avid Clemson fan.
He was a long-time member of Northgate Baptist Church and served as the treasurer of the Pleasantburg Lions' Club for forty-seven years.
The family received friends on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Greenville. The funeral service was held in the chapel with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pamela Raines Porter
October 5, 2014
Hi Rhonda,
Just read about your dad. Sorry for your
lost. Stay strong.
October 5, 2014
Grady was such a Godly man. Everyone at Greenville Place always took note of him praying before they ate together. He was such an inspiration to all of the residents and staff and anyone who visited with us. It is an honor and blessing to have been called his friend. Rhonda and Gayle and to all of your family - thank you for sharing him with us. Debbie Uldrick
October 3, 2014
What a wonderful man. Mr. Watson was my first 'real' boss at C. Douglas Wilson some 40 years ago. He was kind and patient and reminded me so much of my own father. He once stopped work so support could be provided for a co-worker who had just learned of her brother's death. I will never forget his kindness. A perfect boss and a better man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Carnes
Steve & Shauna Waddell
October 3, 2014
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Gayle, We know you will miss your Daddy. We hope you will be comforted by knowing that he is in a wonderful place and in the loving care of the Lord.
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