John Alvin Watson
April 4, 1949 ~ August 29, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - John Alvin Watson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on April 4, 1949, 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, Thomas Arnold Watson, Donald Ray Watson; and his sisters, Patricia Watson Proctor, and Carolyn Watson Terrell.
John served his country honorably overseas as a Field Radio Repairman stationed in Korea during Vietnam after enlisting in the United States Army Signal Corps. An electrician by trade for all of his life, John retired from Phillips Fibers after 20 years. He was a diehard Western and Sci-Fi movie fan and he also loved fishing and watching the ocean. John was a loving husband, father, and friend and will be dearly missed.
John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois Dail Watson; his daughter, Stacy Watson (Josh Edwards) of Raleigh; his sister, Nellie Watson Vernon; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Mausoleum.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 9/2, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Mausoleum.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 9/2, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 9/2, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Lois, Stacy and Mom. He was a stinker at times and I can say that because he wasn’t that much older than me. He liked to play tricks on Grandma, Pam and me. He didn’t want me to call him Uncle but in our later years I did anyway. I don’t think he minded as much as he did when he was in the 8th grade. Rest In Peace Uncle Alvin. You are in a better place. I love you all. Debbie
In memory of John Alvin Watson, Roy & Kay Bailey lit a candle
Stacy, My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
So sorry to hear this. I worked with John at Phillips Fibers for many years. He always helped anyway he could. He loved to joke and carry on, but he always did his job.
Coming to Rocky Mount and not seeing John Alvin is almost unimagineable. I will really miss him. I will never forget Alvin doing do-nuts in his wheelchair on the dance floor at Alexis’s wedding. There are a lots of memories that I have of things the Ashcat and I did together over the years. Much more than a cousin. Rest in peace, John. Larry
Coming to Rocky Mount and not seeing John Alvin is almost unimagineable. I will really miss him. I will never forget Alvin doing do-nuts in his wheelchair on the dance floor at Alexis’s wedding. There are a lots of memories that I have of things the Ashcat and I did together over the years. Much more than a cousin. Rest in peace, John. Larry
So very sorry to hear of John Alvin passing. My heart goes out to the family. Great memories of John Alvin growing up together as neighbors.
Lois and Stacy, So sorry to hear about your loss. You both are in our prayers.