Donald Ray Watson
August 6, 1945 ~ November 22, 2013
Donald Ray Watson, age 68, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born in Nash County on August 6, 1945, he was the son of the late John Robert Watson and Estelle Daughtridge Watson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Robert Watson and Thomas Arnold Watson.
He was the owner and operator of Donnie's Auto Upholstery for 41 years. He enjoyed cooking for his breakfast buddies (Jack, Jesse, Rusty, Steve, Kenneth and Don) regularly at the shop. A devoted family man, he loved spending time with his two grandsons.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Brenda Bailey Watson; son, Johnny Ray Watson of Rocky Mount; grandsons, Matthew Scott Watson and Jacob Aaron Evans, both of Nashville; sisters, Nellie Vernon of Rocky Mount, Patricia Ann Proctor ( Marcus) of Rocky Mount and Carolyn Terrell of Leeds, AL; brother, John Alvin Watson (Lois) of Rocky Mount; and sister-in-law, Janice Watson of Virginia Beach, VA.
A funeral to remember Donnie will be held at 3:00pm Monday, November 25, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Buddy Moss officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 11/25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 11/25, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Uncle Donnie, please take with you all of our love and know that you meant the world to all of us. I have always felt that you and Brenda were my second mom and dad. The world was a safer place for me just knowing that you were always there for my dad and mom as well as all of the rest of the family. I am not sure that the void left in my heart will ever be filled. We are all truly blessed to have known you and have you touch our lives. Love always……Jamie
Donnie- Those who had had the priveledge of knowing you are truly blessed. My heart has been heavy since Momma J called to let me know. You & Brenda are the most down to earth people there are. I will always treasure your wit and humor in making our trips down there and you trying to point me in the right direction to get bbq and come back to the Beach and we would still manage to get turned around and lost -) My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Watson family in their time of need. I love you all! Rest in peace Donnie and say hello to Tom Sr for me. Much Love
I remember Uncle Donnie as a Teenager. I remember when he brought Brenda to grandmas house. I thought they were so cute together. Rest in peace. Love
To the family of Donnie Watson! My heart is with you at this time! I knew Donnie growing up in the neighbor Hood! He always made me laugh! Thank you Donnie for being a very good friend to my sister Janice! You will be missed by many!
Uncle Donnie, please take with you all of our love and know that you meant the world to all of us. I have always felt that you and Brenda were my second mom and dad. The world was a safer place for me just knowing that you were always there for my dad and mom as well as all of the rest of the family. I am not sure that the void left in my heart will ever be filled. We are all truly blessed to have known you and have you touch our lives. Love always……Jamie
Donnie, You will be missed more than you know by my family, especially me. You were my friend as well as a brother-in-law. You and Brenda have always been there for me and my family showing us the love you so generously gave to everyone. My family lost another piece of our heart today that will never be replaced, For all those fortunate enough to know you share a lost that is heartbreaking as well. Say hello to all our love ones until we meet again. We love you. Janice
Donnie Watson was a good man. My heart goes out to his family. May his memory and Love remain in your hearts for a lifetime! R.I.P. Donnie
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Brenda, Johnny, Mom, Aunt Pat, Aunt Carolyn, Alvin and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and wish I could be there with you. God bless and I will miss Donnie alot. Love to you all. Debbie
From all of us here at Shenandoah Baptist Church, we offer our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of your loved one. We know that this is a very tender moment for you as you think upon the memories of this one whom you loved. Many of us have experienced loss ourselves, and we understand what you are going through. We want you to know that we are praying for you during these days. In addition, if we can offer any kind of encouragement for you, please do not hesitate to call us. All the pastoral staff is glad to assist you. Finally, if you do not have a church home, we would love to have you visit Shenandoah Baptist. We are located at 3894 Shenandoah Drive, Rocky Mount, N. C. 27803, and our phone number is 252-446-5732. May God richly bless you in the days to come. Sincerely in Christ, Taylor Whitley