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Richard Lynn “Rick” Watson

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Richard Lynn “Rick” Watson

Birth
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death
4 May 2021 (aged 65)
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Abingdon, VA – Richard Lynn "Rick" Watson, age 65, passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Rick was a former employee of the Town of Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Watson and Helen Cullop Gilbert; and sister, Catherine Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cookie Marlow Watson; children, Kelly Watson of Johnson City, TN and Charlsie Watson-Shaffer of Abingdon, VA; grandson, Cooper Shaffer; special uncle, Eddie Cullop; nephews, Michael Thompson and William Kincer; and special friends, Joe Lester and Warren "Snook" Odum.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Michael Maiden officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. COVID-19 guidelines are to be observed.

Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.

The family of Richard Lynn "Rick" Watson is in the care of the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Abingdon, VA – Richard Lynn "Rick" Watson, age 65, passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Rick was a former employee of the Town of Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Watson and Helen Cullop Gilbert; and sister, Catherine Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cookie Marlow Watson; children, Kelly Watson of Johnson City, TN and Charlsie Watson-Shaffer of Abingdon, VA; grandson, Cooper Shaffer; special uncle, Eddie Cullop; nephews, Michael Thompson and William Kincer; and special friends, Joe Lester and Warren "Snook" Odum.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Michael Maiden officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. COVID-19 guidelines are to be observed.

Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.

The family of Richard Lynn "Rick" Watson is in the care of the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

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