Name:
Judson "Fred" Watson, Jr.

Date:
September 22nd, 1924 - May 11th, 2010
Obituary:
Judson “Fred” Watson, Jr., 85, of Leisure World of Virginia at Lansdowne since 2002, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 11th 2010. Mr. Watson was born September 22nd 1924 in Powder Springs, Georgia to the late Judson F. and Lois Day Watson Sr.. His first wife of 54 years, Gladys also predeceased him. He served his country in the United States Army/Air Corp during WWII with the 303rd BOMBARDMENT GROUP AND GROUND SUPPORT UNITS AT MOLESWORTH, ENGLAND. Mr. Watson flew 33 missions over Germany during the War including one on D-Day. He was a member of The Chapel at Leisure World, an avid Gardener and Golfer, and he loved to read.

Mr. Watson is survived by his beloved wife of 6 years, Marion Jo Watson. They had just celebrated their sixth anniversary on April 27th. He is also survived by his son: Stephen Watson (Barbara) of Binghamton, NY; two stepchildren: Dan Walters of Leesburg, Donna Ryland (Harold) of Lansdowne; a beloved friend: Shelley Martin of Leesburg; two grandchildren: Kelly Watson, Josh Ryland and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 6th 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.




Memorials:
Memorial donations may be made to Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care, 12018 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 400 Reston VA 20191.
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer, VA 22211 (map/driving directions)
Services:
2:00PM at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 (map/driving directions)

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