Wayne Watson

Born June 5, 1944 in Fairbury to Leslie and Joyce (Brawley) Watson, he married Pat Melton on February 21, 1970 in South Pekin. She survives.

Also surviving are five daughters; Dollie (Bryan) Kenser of Mackinaw, Denise (Paul) Lowman of Pekin, Angie (Leonard) Green of East Peoria, Jennifer Burroughs of Pekin and Michelle (Nick) Agnew of Goodfield; nine grandchildren; Josh (Lisa) Kenser, Jeff (Thais) Kenser, Isaiah and Isaac Green, Katelyn, Karli, and Krissa Agnew, Elizabeth and Victoria Lowman; two brothers: Larry (Sue) Watson and Terry Watson, both of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; Myrna Miller and Irma Utsinger and one brother, Dee Watson.

Wayne owned and operated Watson Plumbing & Heating and Watson Construction for over 30 years.

He was a jack of all trades and a master of many, Wayne was an inventor. He enjoyed antiquing, attending flea markets and recording and playing music.

Wayne was a former member of Morton Assembly of God.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, with a service officiated by Pastor Dave Jassman at 5:30 p.m.

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