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MELVIN WATSON Obituary
MELVIN WATSON, JR.
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Beloved husband of LeJuane McNeill Watson. Also survived by three sons, Darius Franklin and Jacob William Watson and DaLonte Markham; two daughters, Chanel Watson and Sade Takeia Markham; two granddaughters, Aniya Bass and Caylee Markham; mother, Ruth Witcher; sister, Raquel Okanla (Sebastian); mother-in-law, Ernestine McNeill and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, December 8 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Rd., Suitland, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by HODGES & EDWARDS.
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Memories and Condolences
for MELVIN WATSON
Tricia Davis-Muffett
December 8, 2016
Sending prayers to you, Raquel, and the whole family. May you remember him with joy.
December 7, 2016
I am praying for strengh and guidance during this difficult time for the family.
Mellonie Covington
December 7, 2016
Praying for you and the family. Love you
Sandy Hawkins
December 7, 2016
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Joyce Jeffreys
December 7, 2016
You will always be my HU Bison Baby, will miss that contagious smile. Keeping your entire family in prayer...
Carlotta Adams
December 6, 2016
Praying God's peace and strength through this difficult time.
Jane Harris
December 6, 2016
You will always be in my heart, I Love you always.
Bennie & Marlene Adams
December 6, 2016
To the Watson Family,
May Jesus give you strength and peace in your time of bereavement, knowing that you can lean on him.
Your Neighbor,
The Adams
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