Mr. Robert John Watson

WATSON, Mr. Robert John - age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw St. with funeral service commencing at 1 p.m. Bishop Neal Roberson officiating. Interment Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, 2020 E. Hill Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:30 p.m.Tuesday. 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 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday. Mr. Robert “Bobby” John Watson age 72, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born on April 6, 1942 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to Webster and Odessa Modisette-Watson. Mr. Watson dedicated his life to Christ at an early age. He attended Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church in Muskegon Heights, MI. After moving to Flint, He was a faithful member at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church serving on the Usher Board until the time of his passing. Mr. Watson graduated from Muskegon Heights High School with the class of “1960”. After graduation, Mr. Watson moved to Flint, MI where he was employed by General Motors Metal Fabricating Plant and a member of Local 659 as a skill trades man. He met the love of his life, Ms. Fannie Curry in 1984 in McNeil, AR. and moved to Mt. Morris, MI. Mr. Watson loved family gatherings, gardening, football, basketball, family history and he really enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. Mr. Robert “Bobby” John Watson leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife of 30 yrs. Mrs. Fannie Watson of Mt. Morris, MI; 1 daughter, Ms. Tamera Clemons of Columbus, GA; 5 sisters, Alice Watson-Grissom of Muskegon, MI, Velma Watson-Guy of Muskegon Heights, MI; Belinda Watson of Texas; Juanita Watson and Dorothy Watson of Mt. Morris, MI; 3 grandchildren, Khalil Mitchner, Khadeem Mitchner and Trinity Smith of Columbus, GA; 1 aunt, Ozella Stewart of Muskegon Heights, MI and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends. Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Webster and Odessa Watson; sister, Darlene Watson Sanders; 4 brothers, George Watson, Ledell Watson, Loniel Watson and Paul Watson; brother-in-law, Herbert Grissom; niece Paula Ann Watson; nephew, James David Sanders, Jr. “Now We’re Free” Jesus came to save and to set men free. He came to give life, and that more abundantly. He died on the cross for our imperfections, He sent the Holy Ghost power for our correction. Oh what a mighty God is He. Thanks to Him for making me free! Acknowledgement We would like to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for you prayers and support during a very difficult time for our family. We sincerely appreciate your sentiments of love. The Watson Family

Mr. Robert John Watson

April 6, 1942 - July 22, 2014