Donald Watson
Mr. Donald Watson died peacefully on October 15th in Lake City, Florida just one month after celebrating his 89th birthday.
Don was born in Quitman, Georgia to Paul and Mildred Corine Watson. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served throughout much of the Pacific during World War II. As part of Task Group 223, he aided in capturing the only German submarine to be captured during the war. His name is listed in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, where this submarine is now on exhibit, for the Presidential Unit citation this task force received.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Watson; children Donna Woodworth of Columbus, Georgia, Bob and Glenda Watson of Lake City, and Ken and Brandy Watson of Lake City; and sisters-in-law Patsy Watson of Harrietts Bluff, Georgia and Jean Watson of New Smyrna Beach and grandchildren Lorraine Sargent, Melinda Jerome, Brian Watson, Jamie Peters, Will Watson, Renee Gutierrez, Robby Watson, Brooke Watson, Candice McCue, Joanna King, Alan Watson, Brian Woodworth, Brent Woodworth, Brenda Rhodes, Crystal Rhodes, Jessica Watson, David Watson, TJ Morales; as well as 23 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Watson, Jack Watson, Bill Watson, and Harry Watson; as well as children Toni Watson and Terry Watson.
Don will be remembered for the unfailing love he showed his family and his strong faith in Jesus Christ. We will celebrate his life and ascent into Heaven at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 18th at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, visitation will be held one hour prior to service (10:00am-11:00am). In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice), 6037 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, Florida 32055, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S Us Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl., 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at
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