Charles J. Watson

Born June 18, 1918 in Dry Branch, WV and passed October 13, 2011 in his 93rd year. Mr. Watson was a Naval veteran of World War II. He was employed by General Motors for 30 years and worked as a delivery driver for Main Auto Parts from 1976-1993. He was married for 67 years to Grethel McQueen Watson in 1940, she preceded him in 2008. He was also preceded by his parents, Rosa and M. Lincoln Watson; sisters, Mary Hignite and Ruth Williams; and two brothers, Kyle and David Watson. He is survived by his daughters, Billie Jane (Dana) Green of West Carrollton and Lu Ann (Don) Saunders of Miamisburg; grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Schwartz of North Port, FL and Donnie (Carrie) Saunders III. of Miamisburg; great-grandchildren, Zoe Schwartz, Lillie Saunders; and a brother, Denman Watson of St. Petersburg, FL and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 12noon-1:00 p.m. at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home in Miamisburg, followed by a funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in Hillgrove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Charles’ memory to the West Carrollton Schools Education Foundation, 430 East Pease Ave. West Carrollton, OH 45449; or to the Kettering City Schools Education Foundation, 3750 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio 45429. The family would like to express their gratitude to his caregivers: Sherry Hill, Debbie Hill, Jennifer Tschudi, Bob Ross, and Jessica Bowling and to his nurse, Brenda Nestor with Grace Hospice for their loving care. Personal condolences may be left for the family by visiting Charles online memorial page at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.