William H. Watson, Jr.

William H. Watson, Jr., 86 years of age of Weatherly, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly.

Widower of Margaret O. (Adams) Watson, who passed away on February 17, 1994.

A self employed Roofer and Siding contractor, William also ran a service station in Weatherly for many years.

A WWII Navy veteran, William wrote poetry books many having been published. William enjoyed, fishing, his pets especially his dog Misty and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Born Thursday, March 8, 1928 in Roselle, New Jersey the son of the late William H. Watson, Sr., and Esther (Gerhard) Watson.

Surviving are sons,
Garland "Bill" Jackson of McAdoo,
Michael Watson and his wife Jeannette of Salem, UT;

Daughters,
Celine "Cindy" (Watson) Gerhart wife of Ronald of Weatherly,
Mary (Marietti) Peterson wife of Sam of Marquette, MI.,
Melody (Watson) McDonough of Weatherly,
Bonny (Watson) Miller of Freeland;

Sisters,
Jean (Watson) Fortenberry of Dupont, PA,
Beverly (Watson) Faux wife of William of Kempner, TX,
Cheryl (Watson) Baker wife of Glenn of Weatherly,
Donna (Watson) Weeks wife of Lester of Weatherly;

17 grand children; 20 great grand children; 2 great great grandchildren;

Daughter-in-law, Louise Watson wife of his deceased son Donald, of Sugar Loaf, Pa.;

Preceded in death also by, great grandchild, Kennedy Halechko.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Weatherly

Memorials in his name to:
Centenary United Methodist Church
Box #3
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com