Jack Roger Watson

Jack R. Watson, 85, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2010. He was born on December 19, 1924 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the son of the late Melvin E. and Sadie O. Watson. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp. Jack loved to work with his hands, and especially enjoyed working in his garden. He was also a handy man, always on the ready to help out on remodeling projects for his family.

Jack was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Miracle Seekers Sunday School Class. He was an electrician by trade, and was member of Local 80 Union of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 64 years. Jack was preceded in death by his three brothers, Melvin, Jake and Earl.

Left to cherish his memory is his precious and devoted wife of 63 years, Frances L. Watson of Virginia Beach; daughters, Judy W. Rorrer and husband Ernie of Virginia Beach and Carol W. Brown and husband Wilson of Belleview, FL; 5 grandsons, Ernie, Lee, David, Paul and Michael; and 8 great grandchildren, Bryan, Brandon, Brianna, Brilayla, Jesse, Ryan, Erica and David; sister, Irene W. Morrow of Plant City, FL and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 31, from 7 – 8:30 PM in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home in Virginia Beach. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 1, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund.