Edward Rion Watson

He enlisted in the US Army while still in his teens and served in the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from Service he moved to Tampa in 1955 and worked for Bay Dredging Company.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union and was a driver for several movies filmed in the Tampa Bay area before retiring. Edward enjoyed playing golf and watching sports on TV as well as being with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents, Christine and Green Berry Watson, siblings, Earl and Connie, his wife Thelma, two sons, Kenneth and David, daughter Becky and grandsons Davy and Mark.

He is survived by a son Randy (Janet) and daughter Sue, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services will be private.