Eugene Watson

Mr. Eugene Granville Watson, age 90 of Fleetwood died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Watson was born October 7, 1917 in Ashe County to the late Noah and Victoria Byland Watson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife; Iris Vannoy Watson, a daughter; Barbara Watson, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Herbert McCoy. Burial will follow in Gap Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Tuesday, March 11th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Watson is survived by: 5 sons: Laverne Watson and wife Martha of Fleetwood, Jack Watson and wife Wilma of West Jefferson, Terry Watson of Fleetwood, Rev. Dean Watson and wife Shirley of Fleetwood, NC and Tommy Watson and wife Joyce of Zionville, NC 2 sisters: Hazel Cheek of Lenoir, NC and Ella Mae Cheek of PA 2 brothers:     Hobert Watson of Vilas, NC and Herbert Watson of Deep Gap, NC 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Gap Creek Community Cemetery Fund, c/o Roy Watson, 726 Cranberry Springs Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.