Walter “John” Watson, 79, of Highlands, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Born in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late Walter LeRoy Watson and Mary M. McKinney Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Watson. John was a US Navy Veteran.
He is survived by three children, Mark Watson of Mount Toxaway, Terry Watson of Highlands, NC, and Joanna Watson of Franklin; three grandchildren, William Watson, Andrew Watson and Heather Watson Felder; three great grandchildren, Chloe Isabelle Watson, Grady Felder and Greer Felder and two nephews, David Ginn and Danny Ginn.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, December 8, at Highlands Memorial Park. Rev. Randy Lucas will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Mark Watson, Terry Watson, Andrew Watson, Rance Jones, Keen Jones and George Schmidt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Highlands Memorial Park or Fidelia Eckerd Nursing Center, PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com.