Gregory Howard Watson

Gregory Howard Watson (67) of Nellysford, Virginia, passed away on Sunday March 21, 2021. Greg was born on May 9, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late Paul Watson and Marguerite Parkinson. He was a cabinetmaker for over 25 years and then he became an Exhibits Specialist for the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History until his retirement in 2009.

Greg is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Toni; his son Paul, his wife Jessica and their two kids, Cloe and Jace; and his daughter, April. In addition, he is survived by sisters, Karen, Donna and Sue; brothers, Bob and Clay and respective spouses of all. Also many loved nephews and nieces and their spouses. He had many friends and associates that he cared for. His five cats will miss him. Last, but not least, his soccer friends/associates/family all over the world.

He became the Maryland State Referee Administrator in the 1980s, and loved much of it. There are too many to mention, but he truly loved all of his soccer people. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, Phone 301-868-5141. Greg will be interred there also. The cemetery only allows for 50 guests. They also would like to have the least amount of cars as possible so carpooling is preferred. If you would like to attend, please contact April [email protected]. Memorial contributions may be made to: Almost Home /SPCA, 29 Stagebridge Road, Lovingston, VA 22949, 434-263-7722 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or www.diabetes.org