-------------------------
WATSON, HAROLD GRUVER, of Cross City died Saturday at Columbia North Florida Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was 69. A retired pilot for the Florida Department of Natural Resources, Mr. Watson was the founder of the Historical Air Command, a non-profit organizaton dedicated to the restoration of antique aircraft. He was born in Trenton and lived in Tallahassee for 30 years before moving to Cross City two years ago. Mr. Watson also was a charter member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and a member of OX5 Aviation Pioneers and the Tallahassee Antique Engine Club. In 1976, he received the Air Force Reserve Appreciation of the Year award. Known to many people as "Tiny," Mr. Watson attended the University of Florida for two years. He was a Shriner, a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, an honorary Confederate colonel, a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Quiet Birdmen and a ham radio operator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Mathis Watson. Survivors include his half-brother, Charles Wayne Hartsfield of Cross City; and several nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Gainesville Sun, The (FL) - Monday, January 27, 1997
-------------------------
WATSON, HAROLD GRUVER, of Cross City died Saturday at Columbia North Florida Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was 69. A retired pilot for the Florida Department of Natural Resources, Mr. Watson was the founder of the Historical Air Command, a non-profit organizaton dedicated to the restoration of antique aircraft. He was born in Trenton and lived in Tallahassee for 30 years before moving to Cross City two years ago. Mr. Watson also was a charter member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and a member of OX5 Aviation Pioneers and the Tallahassee Antique Engine Club. In 1976, he received the Air Force Reserve Appreciation of the Year award. Known to many people as "Tiny," Mr. Watson attended the University of Florida for two years. He was a Shriner, a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, an honorary Confederate colonel, a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Quiet Birdmen and a ham radio operator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Mathis Watson. Survivors include his half-brother, Charles Wayne Hartsfield of Cross City; and several nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Gainesville Sun, The (FL) - Monday, January 27, 1997
Inscription
"The Just Man Shall Be In Rest"
Family Members
Half Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
