Richard M. Watson departed this earthly plane and ascended to heavenly reward on December 21, 2018 at the age of 86 years. He was preceded there by his parents; daughter, Maria Lynn Watson; son, Ronnie Watson; and sister, Dorthea Ann Brinston-Samuels. Left to cherish his precious memory are his wife, Henrietta Watson; sons, Terry Watson (Traci), Jeffrey Watson (Kee Kee), Melvin Watson, Elliott Watson, Jerry Watson (Ella), Keith Moore (Marilyn) and Collin Moore; daughters, Terri L. Moore-Winenger (Kyle), Traci Moore-Milton, Ila Moore-Tramell (Edward) and Cynthia Bryant (Michael); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends.