Charles "Charlie" Fox Watson

his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Charles was born August 8, 1936 in Crystal Springs, MS to Fox and Maggie French Watson. He

graduated from Forest Hill High School and attended Mississippi State University before joining

the US Air Force. He returned to Brandon a year ago from Eagle Lake, MS, living there 18 years

and was a dedicated member of Eagle Lake Methodist Church.

“Charlie” loved aviation and enjoyed a long military career proudly serving our country in the US

Air Force for 40 years. “Chief Watson'' or “Chief” was highly respected as a Chief Master

Sergeant in the Mississippi Air National Guard, retiring in 1996 having accrued over 15,000

flying hours. He transported cargo and troops in and out of countries around the world, serving

through the Vietnam War, in the US invasion of Panama in Operation Just Cause and in the

Persian Gulf War in Operation Desert Storm. Late in his career, he flew an incredible Naval

Supply Mission trip around the world, departing from the east coast and landing in California.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed a lifelong membership in Karnac Hunting Club in Port

Gibson, MS. He loved all types of fishing but his favorite was fishing for Rainbow trout in Lake

Taneycomo in Missouri, where he and his wife, Becky, vacationed often. They enjoyed many

years of traveling and camping all over the US and even thought about moving to Alaska years

ago because it was so beautiful. Dogs held a special place in his and Becky’s heart and they have

loved and nurtured countless hunting and rescue doggies over the years, spoiling them all

rotten. He will be greatly missed by all 5 of his current dogs: Spencer, Buddy Buck, Copper, Sam

and especially Biscuit, who was so protective of her daddy. Charles is probably petting his most

beloved dog, Bullet, right now, who passed on many years ago.

“Mr. Watson” was also a jack of all trades. There was not much he could not do and what he

did, he did very well. He was a meticulous craftsman and a perfectionist when it came to

construction. He remodeled and built several beautiful homes in his lifetime; 2 for himself as

well as for friends. He was a man of few words, known to be tough as nails and strong as an ox,

but also as gentle as a teddy bear all at the same time.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Fox and Maggie Watson, Sisters Margaret Ann

Sessums, Mary Hinderk and Shirley Gill; brothers Bobby Watson and Robert Earl Watson and

granddaughter, Margaret Ann (Maggie) Campbell.

He leaves behind his wife, Sara Rebecca (Becky) who called him “Sweet baby”; Children, Dianne

Switzer (Jack), Sandra Campbell (Andy) and Chuck Watson; grandchildren Brittany Schiappa,

Julia Kowalski, Brock Ainsworth, Hunter Ainsworth, Marshall Campbell, Tyler Watson, Zach

Watson; and 15 great grandchildren, all who lovingly called him “PapPaw” or “PapPaw

Airplane”.

He was lovingly known by many names over his lifetime and will be greatly missed by so many

wonderful friends and the family he leaves behind. But we know we will all be together again

one day in Heaven and what a joyous day that will be!!

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl located at 3780 Hwy 80 E. Visitation will take place again from 9:00am until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 followed by the funeral service at 10:00am in the funeral home chapel. The graveside service will take place at 1:30pm that same day at the Natchez National Cemetery located at 41 Cemetery Rd.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Charles to Paws Rescue, POB 13, Redwood, MS 39156.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baldwinleepearl.com for the Watson family.