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Russell Watson Obituary

WATSON, RUSSELL G., SR. (Age 70)

Of Brandywine, MD, on Thursday, November 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Shirley B. Watson; father of Connie Watson Garner (Joe), Susan Watson Hardy (Gary), Robert S. Watson (Lynn) and Russell G. Watson Jr. (Beth). Brother of Jean Richards, Phil and Laurie Watson. Also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends received on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 17400 Aquasco Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613 and where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment church cemetery. Memorials are requestes to Immanuel United Methodist Church at the above address or Baden VFD, 16608 Brandywine Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613. Arrangements by RAYMOND FUNERAL SERVICE, LaPlata, MD (301) 934-2920.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 12, 2005.

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Missy & Tommy Farrell

November 16, 2005

Shirley and Family:



We love you all dearly.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Missy, Tommy, Jeslynne and Kaylee

Connie and Charles Boswell

November 15, 2005

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Russell. He was such an integral part of the community. It seemed that he was at just about every event, both the happy ones and the sad ones. He was quick with a smile, a handshake or a big hug. Russell will certainly be missed.

Terry Martin

November 15, 2005

May God's grace sustain you and keep you in the days and weeks ahead. Terry @ Treemovers,LLC

Beverly & Joe Windsor

November 14, 2005

Dear Shirley & Family,

Joe and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for the passing of Russell, He was a true and loving person to his family and friends and will be greatly missed. His warm and gently greetings will always be remembered, and also the pride he had for his family will never be forgotten. Hold dear those wonderful memories that you shared as a family... for nothing can ever take them away.



Peace be with you!!

Butch and Melanie EVans

November 14, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Russell will be greatly missed. He was the most gentle, generous, gracious man that we new. May you find peace and comfort in knowing how much Russell was loved.

James White

November 14, 2005

My prayers go out to the family,He had touched so many lives,that words cannot do him justice,He will be greatly missed.

Margaret Dennison

November 14, 2005

Shirley & Family,



May God Bless all of you during these difficult days. Russell will be missed by SO many folks. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God give you strength and courage to get through your sorrow.



With deepest sympathy,



Margaret and John Dennison, III

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vasco

November 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We wish you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

donna norleen

November 13, 2005

In loving memory of a man, large in life, who by his great love and generosity gave us opportunity to be more. We smiled wider, laughed harder, loved greater and became bigger because of him. May his journey be long and great as he goes with God. With love for all of you, his family, and strength in this troubled time, from all of us in Colorado. The Norleens and Hersbergers

Jay and Phyllis Worsham

November 13, 2005

Our prayers are with you all. Russell was a wonderful friend and will be deeply missed. Take comfort in knowing he is now safe in the arms of the Lord.

Mr. & Mrs. Leo Bruso

November 12, 2005

We want to express to you our sorrow and we both want you and your family to know that our prayers will go with you in the very difficult days and months ahead of you. Russell was a beautiful and truly a wonderful person and God needed him.

Leo and Faye

Joyce Hunsinger

November 12, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In the beautiful memories, may you find peace...In the love that surrounds you, may you find strength. Though we cannot not be there, physically, all of us are with you in spirit. Much love, to all, from the "Georgia Gang".

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