Robert Lee Watson, 67, of Ladson, SC, husband of Judy Ann (Hobgood) Watson, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Trident Medical Center.
A gathering of friends and family was held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4 o’clock until 6 o’clock PM.
Bob was born on April 6, 1948 in Jacksonville, IL son of the late Robert Dale Watson and Leetrice (Winner) Howard. He retired from the United States Air Force with 22 years of service as a Master Sergeant. He was a Vietnam Veteran where he served two tours in Vietnam. Bob was also a photographer while he was in the Air Force. He enjoyed all sports, but especially playing golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife Judy are: two daughters: Sarah Zumwalt (Chris) of Litchfield, IL and Tahishia Simmons (Matt) of Aliquippa, PA; two grandsons: Matthew and Brody Zumwalt; brother: John Watson (Mary) of Montgomery, AL; two sisters: Joyce Hanson (Dave) of Spaulding, IL and Sue Braund (John) of Summerville; two stepsons: Michael Manson and Doug Pridgen both of Charleston; two stepbrothers: David Foster of Fowlerville, MI and Donnie Foster (Carol) of Village of Lakewood, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Post Office Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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