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Robert Watson Obituary

Robert Lee Watson LADSON - Robert Lee Watson, 67, of Ladson, husband of Judy Ann (Hobgood) Watson, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Trident Medical Center. A gathering of friends and family will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4 o'clock until 6 o'clock PM. Bob was born on April 6, 1948 in Jacksonville, IL son of the late Robert Dale Watson and Leetrice (Winner) Howard. He retired from the United States Air Force with 22 years of service as a Master Sergeant. He was a Vietnam Veteran where he served two tours in Vietnam. Bob was also a photographer while he was in the Air Force. He enjoyed all sports, but especially playing golf. Surviving in addition to his wife Judy are: two daughters: Sarah Zumwalt (Chris) of Litchfield, IL and Tahishia Simmons (Matt) of Aliquippa, PA; two grandsons: Matthew and Brody Zumwalt; brother: John Watson (Mary) of Montgomery, AL; two sisters: Joyce Hanson (Dave) of Spaulding, IL and Sue Braund (John) of Summerville; two stepsons: Michael Manson and Doug Pridgen both of Charleston; two stepbrothers: David Foster of Fowlerville, MI and Donnie Foster (Carol) of Village of Lakewood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Post Office Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2015.

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Rudy Bledsoe

June 24, 2015

To be honest, I'm not sure if this is the Bob Watson I knew, but I believe he is. The Bob Watson I knew was stationed with me at Yokota AB, Japan in the mid '70's. He was an excellent still photographer, and even though I was a motion picture photographer, I still learned a lot from him. My sympathies to the family, and R.I.P. Bob.

James Nelosn

June 21, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I was stationed with Bob at Hickam AFB, Hawaii with the Audiovisual Sq. I have lost contact with him over the years but remember him to be a true professional and am proud to have served with him. God bless and my prayers for your family.

Frank Cleary

June 20, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. I knew Bob when we were stationed together at Norton AFB. A good solid individual. He is in our prayers.

Debbie McCravy

June 18, 2015

Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss, Judy! I'm very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Take care.

Betty Zumwalt

June 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for God's peace for all the family.
(Sara and Chris's aunt)

Larry Sullivan

June 18, 2015

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Bobby Lee (as I knew him) was a fun and adventerous cousin. I had not seen him for over 50 years, after I moved to California. But I still fondly recall those early family gatherings.

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joel & Priscilla Larkin

June 18, 2015

Dear Watson family! I served with Bob at Charleston AFB, I believe he served as a First Sergeant and I was the Commandant of the NCO PME CTR. Please accept our heartfelt expression of sympathy and condolence on his passing. May he rest in peace and forever be bathed in the Perpetual Light and Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with you, God Bless

June 18, 2015

My condolences to the Family for your recent loss. God is for you a refuge and strength; a help that is there to be found during difficult times. May the God of comfort bring you peace.
-SJ

Saralyn Phelps

June 17, 2015

Judy, I am so sad to learn of Bob's passing. We are holding all of your family in our prayers. So many memories of when we were little kids. Saralyn Phelps, Juneau Alaska

Barbara Winner

June 16, 2015

Judy - I am so sorry for your family's loss. Bob was a great funny guy. He will be missed

Jim & Pat Titsworth

June 16, 2015

Judy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord keep watch over you and bless you in this time of sorrow.

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