Mr. Richard Watson

WATSON, Mr. Richard - Age 80, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Regency at Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, September 2, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 609 E. 5th Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Interment New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, G-4142 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Friday. Mr. Watson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, with a Catholic Rosary at 6:30 PM. Richard Watson came into this world on Monday, August 10, 1936 in Cork, Georgia to Rosa Mae Watson and John Edward McDowell. He was raised primarily by his maternal grandmother Susan Roach. Richard was educated in the Butts County, Georgia school system. Richard moved to Flint, Michigan in 1955 where he met and married the love of his life Thelma. To this union three children were born; Regina, Rod and Tim. Richard adored his children. He and Thelma raised them in the church. After 54 years of marriage, Thelma was by his side through his illness. Richard worked 31 years for General Motors. After his retirement he took up carpentry. He made furniture and art work out of his garage. On any given day, he could be found at McDonalds where he and his friends would gather to talk about politics, sports, family or whatever the topic of the hour. He volunteered at the UAW local 659 retiree chapter. He also enjoyed playing cards and other games at the Brennan Retiree Center. Richard enjoyed gardening, cooking and grilling. He loved mullet fish. He was good at giving advice whether you asked for it or not. He loved his family and would do anything for them. His family loved him back and would do anything for him. Richard leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Thelma; three children, Regina, Rod (Becky), and Tim; four grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher, Jada and Jessica; two sisters, Flora Freeman, who proceeded him in death and Lottie Anderson of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law Alversa Williams of Orlando, FL. He leaves to cherish his memory many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Richard was a member of Christ the King and St. Michael’s Catholic Churches and the Knights of Columbus Chapter 659. He was a member of their chorus. Richard was called home to be with God on Thursday, August 25, 2016

Mr. Richard Watson

August 10, 1936 - August 25, 2016