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Edward Andrew Watson

September 1st, 1930 - January 25th, 2025

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Edward Andrew Watson, age 94, of Versailles KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Mayfair Manor, Lexington, KY. He was born on September 1,1930 to Albert John and Nora Marie Morgan Watson in Irwin, PA.

 

He was a Manufacturing Manager for Westinghouse Air Brake in Pennsylvania and transferred to Lexington, KY in 1964. He was the Senior Boy Scout Master of Troop #59 and enjoyed mentoring young men to become responsible citizens. He also enjoyed woodworking and planning construction projects that included building a house, a cabin close to the ski slopes and two lake houses for the family to enjoy. In his free time, he enjoyed playing softball, golfing and bowling.

 

He was a member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Midway, KY. He had not been able to attend for several years due to his health conditions but loved his church community.

 

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia Napier Watson, Three sons, Allan Richard (Terry), Lexington KY, Bruce Edward (April) Waco, KY, Rex Randolph (Debbie), Nicholasville, KY, two daughters, Carol Lynn Watson Morris, Stoutsville, OH and Pamela Jean Watson Bancroft, Lexington, KY, his step children Georgeanne Gibson, Louisville, KY and Wade Bill Gibson, Lancaster, KY, 10 grandchildren, Shane, Justin, Rich, Chris, Ashley, Taylor, Blake, Zach, Jessica, Alexander, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces.

 

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Viola Mable Smeltzer Watson, his parents, John and Nora Watson, and his sister, Shirley (Bob) Bell.

Friends of the family are invited to a Memorial Service at 10:00 on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Forks of Elkhorn Chapel in Midway, KY. Visitation will be from 9:00 until the time of the service. Graveside service will follow at Lexington Cemetery at 11:30.

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Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville

Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville

From our stately columns to the finely crafted stone fireplace, full kitchen, and tranquil chapel, Clark Legacy Center in Nicholasville offers a comforting place to honor and remember loved ones. Our dedicated staff can help create a traditional funeral, a patriotic memorial for a veteran, or a life celebration dedicated to your loved one's belief, hobby, or passion....

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