John Alvin Watson

ROCKY MOUNT – John Alvin Watson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on April 4, 1949, he was the son of the late John Robert Watson and Estelle Daughtridge Watson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Robert Watson, Thomas Arnold Watson, Donald Ray Watson; and his sisters, Patricia Watson Proctor, and Carolyn Watson Terrell.

John served his country honorably overseas as a Field Radio Repairman stationed in Korea during Vietnam after enlisting in the United States Army Signal Corps. An electrician by trade for all of his life, John retired from Phillips Fibers after 20 years. He was a diehard Western and Sci-Fi movie fan and he also loved fishing and watching the ocean. John was a loving husband, father, and friend and will be dearly missed.

John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois Dail Watson; his daughter, Stacy Watson (Josh Edwards) of Raleigh; his sister, Nellie Watson Vernon; and many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Mausoleum.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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