Mark Anthony Watson

Holt

Mark A. Watson, 64 of Holt, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He was born May 12, 1953, the son of John “Tony” Watson and Roberta “Bobbie” Watson. Mark was a 1971 Holt High School graduate and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University in 1976.

Mark retired from General Motors as a Quality Engineer after 33 years of service. He continued working as a liaison for 7 additional years.

Early on, Mark enjoyed playing softball, bowling and always maintained his love for the game of golf. He had an extensive passion for music, movies, sports and trivia. His greatest joy was always his family.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Jaime Rene’. He is survived by his loving and adoring wife, Jamie, daughter Alicia (Ron) Eddington, son Kenny Watson and 3 step children Emily (Jon) Nowicki-Bosley, Sarah (Tim) Mulvaney, and Roy (Andrea) Rapelje. Mark and Jamie’s life was fulfilled by their 7 beautiful grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:00am at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing with interment to follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation at www.lymphoma.org.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.