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Melvin Watsky Obituary

Melvin Watsky Goose Creek - Melvin Bernard Watsky of Goose Creek, SC, was born in New Orleans, LA, to Doris Levy Watsky and Irving Watsky. He attended the Harahan and New Orleans, Louisiana public schools. He graduated from LSU in 1965 with a degree in Chemistry, a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from the University of Tennessee in 1970, and a O. D. from Massachusetts College of Optometry in 1975. In 1976, he established an optometry practice in Goose Creek, SC. He is survived by his wife, Roberta of 50 years; sons, David Dennis Watsky (Ashley) and Mark Aaron Watsky (Tori); and grandchildren, Leila and Jalen Watsky. Visitation will be Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 10 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11 AM at Goose Creek United Methodist Church. Entombment to follow in Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be sent to Goose Creek United Methodist Church in Melvin's honor. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2020.

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Michelle Mojica

January 23, 2020

Dear Roberta, David and Mark~
It is simply no surprise why God used "Doc" in which the way he did. His gentle nature and kind heart was always evident in everything he did. May you and your family find peace in this difficult time.

From our hearts to yours,
Michelle Mojica

Tanya and Scott Jennings

January 23, 2020

Prayers for this family as they learn to do life without Dr. Watsky. He surely made a difference in our life.

Evelyn Battle

January 23, 2020

Another Angel gone. He will truly be missed.
Just Thanking God for memories that will allow us all to keep him forever in our hearts.

Evelyn Battle

January 23, 2020

To the Watsky Family. My condolences to you all. Thank you all for sharing Dr. Watsky with us. I've had the pleasure and honor of working with him for several years. He was such a warm and kind person to be around. He will truly be missed.

Pamela Crosby

January 22, 2020

YOU WERE A GREAT EYE DR. YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH. YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. R.I.P.

Joyce Lowe

January 21, 2020

May God's loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time of loss.

Dr. Watsky was a very kind and professional optometrist. My Mom & I were patients since I was a little girl.

In Sympathy & Love.

Audrey Spears

January 21, 2020

Dear Roberta ,Was so sorry to hear of Melviins passing what a nice gentleman ,Audrey Spears.

TC Oswalt

January 21, 2020

Blessings and prayers. The Oswalt Family.

Greta Brazzell

January 21, 2020

My Condolences Dr. Watskey was always a very kind man he did so much for my family even saving my eye sight I'll always remember him with caring thoughts. I'm so sorry for the lost of such a beloved family member.

Marshall Miller

January 21, 2020

Patty and I are stunned to hear of Melvins passing. What a wonderful, kind and thoughtful friend. It was a pleasure knowing him as a friend and patient. I could always depend on him remembering our holidays and birthdays. Melvin will be missed. Roberta our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you the best. Marshall and Patty Miller

Barbara Scott

January 21, 2020

So sorry Roberta to hear of Melvin's death.

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10:00 a.m.

Goose Creek United Methodist Church

SC

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Goose Creek United Methodist Church

SC

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Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery

SC

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