Hugh Leo Watson Sr.

Mr. Watson was born February 7, 1931 in McDowell County, NC to the late Hugh Lee Watson and Katherine Virginia Rowe Watson. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by two brothers; Mike Watson and Gene Watson. He was a lifelong member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church of Nebo, and was a member of Mystic Tie Lodge 237 of AFAM.

Surviving is his mother; Katherine Virginia Rowe Watson, of Marion, wife; Emma “Polly” Godfrey Watson, of the home, two sons; Hugh Leo Watson, Jr., wife Emma, of Morganton, Douglas Cline Watson, of Davidson, NC, four sisters and one brother; Virginia Mae Jarvis, of Lenoir, Louise Henline, husband, Charlie, of Statesville, Helen Clemmons, husband James, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ray Watson, wife Barbara, of Nebo, and Mary Cruise, husband Paul, of Nebo, and four Grandchildren; Anthony, Drew, Travis, and Avery Watson.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Harmony Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Webb and Rev. Freddie Williams officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park.

Flowers are welcome and appreciated but memorials may be made to Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 4602 Harmony Grove Rd. Nebo, NC 28761.

Words of comfort may be shared with the Watson family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com