Ralph Lewis "Louie" Watson of Kokomo went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2017 at home.
Born May 28, 1941 in Kokomo to the Late Ralph and Vivian Watson.
He married Martenia "Tina" Snow, June 2, 1962 at Bible Baptist Church, whom preceded him in death May 1, 2015.
Ralph graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961 and retired from Delco electronics in 1999 from the Plant 10 model shop as a journeyman model maker. All though high school he was employed at Cresent Dairy. Ralph also worked several years at Midwest Dental Lab part-time.
Ralph served as co-president and secretary of the Delco Promenades Square Dance club and was involved in several other clubs over the years. Ralph and family spent many years camping with friends. He was a member of the Judson Road Christian Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela and the late Mark Oglesby of Nashville TN, Annette and Mike Buckallew of Indianapolis. Grandchildren, Jesse, Josh, Matt, Cory and Pam Oglesby, Kody Barrett and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Also surviving, brother Rex E. Watson and special sister Joyce Fobes from Peru area, sisters Helen Haworth and Barbara Mullen of Kokomo. His sister-in-law Carolyn Wallace of Illinois, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Special friends, Carolyn and the late John Mooney, Eldon and Sandy Hall, Beth Jones, Jo and Gilles Eldrage, Darrell Brower all of Kokomo, Carolyn and the late Frank Brainer and Rose and the late Mike Ploss of TN and all the numerous special friends Ralph and Tina have had though their life.
The Family and Ralph would like to thank everyone who helped Ralph with his journey through his illness. Special thanks to St. Vincent Cancer Center, Waterford Group, and the exceptional care from Great Lake Hospice group.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Center or the Great Lakes Hospice caring or non-profit of your choice.
Services will be Tuesday October 17th, 2017 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior and Monday October 16th, 2017 from 3-7pm all at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel with Pastor Brandon Bentch and Rev. Rick Birden officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Completed His Bucket List doing God's work by fishing for soul's.
Published Kokomo Perspective 17 Oct 2017
Born May 28, 1941 in Kokomo to the Late Ralph and Vivian Watson.
He married Martenia "Tina" Snow, June 2, 1962 at Bible Baptist Church, whom preceded him in death May 1, 2015.
Ralph graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961 and retired from Delco electronics in 1999 from the Plant 10 model shop as a journeyman model maker. All though high school he was employed at Cresent Dairy. Ralph also worked several years at Midwest Dental Lab part-time.
Ralph served as co-president and secretary of the Delco Promenades Square Dance club and was involved in several other clubs over the years. Ralph and family spent many years camping with friends. He was a member of the Judson Road Christian Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela and the late Mark Oglesby of Nashville TN, Annette and Mike Buckallew of Indianapolis. Grandchildren, Jesse, Josh, Matt, Cory and Pam Oglesby, Kody Barrett and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Also surviving, brother Rex E. Watson and special sister Joyce Fobes from Peru area, sisters Helen Haworth and Barbara Mullen of Kokomo. His sister-in-law Carolyn Wallace of Illinois, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Special friends, Carolyn and the late John Mooney, Eldon and Sandy Hall, Beth Jones, Jo and Gilles Eldrage, Darrell Brower all of Kokomo, Carolyn and the late Frank Brainer and Rose and the late Mike Ploss of TN and all the numerous special friends Ralph and Tina have had though their life.
The Family and Ralph would like to thank everyone who helped Ralph with his journey through his illness. Special thanks to St. Vincent Cancer Center, Waterford Group, and the exceptional care from Great Lake Hospice group.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Center or the Great Lakes Hospice caring or non-profit of your choice.
Services will be Tuesday October 17th, 2017 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior and Monday October 16th, 2017 from 3-7pm all at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel with Pastor Brandon Bentch and Rev. Rick Birden officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Completed His Bucket List doing God's work by fishing for soul's.
Published Kokomo Perspective 17 Oct 2017
Ralph Lewis "Louie" Watson of Kokomo went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2017 at home.
Born May 28, 1941 in Kokomo to the Late Ralph and Vivian Watson.
He married Martenia "Tina" Snow, June 2, 1962 at Bible Baptist Church, whom preceded him in death May 1, 2015.
Ralph graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961 and retired from Delco electronics in 1999 from the Plant 10 model shop as a journeyman model maker. All though high school he was employed at Cresent Dairy. Ralph also worked several years at Midwest Dental Lab part-time.
Ralph served as co-president and secretary of the Delco Promenades Square Dance club and was involved in several other clubs over the years. Ralph and family spent many years camping with friends. He was a member of the Judson Road Christian Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela and the late Mark Oglesby of Nashville TN, Annette and Mike Buckallew of Indianapolis. Grandchildren, Jesse, Josh, Matt, Cory and Pam Oglesby, Kody Barrett and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Also surviving, brother Rex E. Watson and special sister Joyce Fobes from Peru area, sisters Helen Haworth and Barbara Mullen of Kokomo. His sister-in-law Carolyn Wallace of Illinois, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Special friends, Carolyn and the late John Mooney, Eldon and Sandy Hall, Beth Jones, Jo and Gilles Eldrage, Darrell Brower all of Kokomo, Carolyn and the late Frank Brainer and Rose and the late Mike Ploss of TN and all the numerous special friends Ralph and Tina have had though their life.
The Family and Ralph would like to thank everyone who helped Ralph with his journey through his illness. Special thanks to St. Vincent Cancer Center, Waterford Group, and the exceptional care from Great Lake Hospice group.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Center or the Great Lakes Hospice caring or non-profit of your choice.
Services will be Tuesday October 17th, 2017 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior and Monday October 16th, 2017 from 3-7pm all at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel with Pastor Brandon Bentch and Rev. Rick Birden officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Completed His Bucket List doing God's work by fishing for soul's.
Published Kokomo Perspective 17 Oct 2017
Born May 28, 1941 in Kokomo to the Late Ralph and Vivian Watson.
He married Martenia "Tina" Snow, June 2, 1962 at Bible Baptist Church, whom preceded him in death May 1, 2015.
Ralph graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961 and retired from Delco electronics in 1999 from the Plant 10 model shop as a journeyman model maker. All though high school he was employed at Cresent Dairy. Ralph also worked several years at Midwest Dental Lab part-time.
Ralph served as co-president and secretary of the Delco Promenades Square Dance club and was involved in several other clubs over the years. Ralph and family spent many years camping with friends. He was a member of the Judson Road Christian Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela and the late Mark Oglesby of Nashville TN, Annette and Mike Buckallew of Indianapolis. Grandchildren, Jesse, Josh, Matt, Cory and Pam Oglesby, Kody Barrett and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Also surviving, brother Rex E. Watson and special sister Joyce Fobes from Peru area, sisters Helen Haworth and Barbara Mullen of Kokomo. His sister-in-law Carolyn Wallace of Illinois, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Special friends, Carolyn and the late John Mooney, Eldon and Sandy Hall, Beth Jones, Jo and Gilles Eldrage, Darrell Brower all of Kokomo, Carolyn and the late Frank Brainer and Rose and the late Mike Ploss of TN and all the numerous special friends Ralph and Tina have had though their life.
The Family and Ralph would like to thank everyone who helped Ralph with his journey through his illness. Special thanks to St. Vincent Cancer Center, Waterford Group, and the exceptional care from Great Lake Hospice group.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Center or the Great Lakes Hospice caring or non-profit of your choice.
Services will be Tuesday October 17th, 2017 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior and Monday October 16th, 2017 from 3-7pm all at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel with Pastor Brandon Bentch and Rev. Rick Birden officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Completed His Bucket List doing God's work by fishing for soul's.
Published Kokomo Perspective 17 Oct 2017
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