Leon_Watson

Leon Shelton Watson

1927 - 2020

Watson's In Love for Life - W.I.L.L.
  • 92 years old
  • Date of birth:  November 27th, 1927
  • Place of birth:  Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
  • Date of passing:  April 13th, 2020
  • Place of passing:  Oakland, California, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Leon Watson, 92, born on November 27th, 1927 and passed away on April 13th, 2020. We will remember him forever. Watson's In Love for Life!

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Candle lit  by Lucia Watson on April 18th, 2020

Thank-you Precious, for being my dad..I will always be your little girl.  You are my root and my toot!  Gone but never forgotten.

Candle lit  by Taaje Nguyen on April 18th, 2020

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Thank you grandpa for showing so many of us, what it should look like to be a remarkable human being. I love you and may you rest in external peace.

Candle lit  by Sheila McWilliams on April 19th, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to the Watson family. Mr. Leon Watson will surely be missed, There are many that are so much better for knowing him - I am one of them. He exemplified a life well lived in so many ways…rest in His eternal peace sir.

Candle lit  by Staci StClair  on April 19th, 2020

Leon's loving legacy lives on in everyone who he's touched. Virtual hugs to the Watson family. I know he will be dancing for eternity, cause he's Hot, Hot, Hot and my memories of him will always leave me smiling! XOXO

Candle lit  by Lamar Cooper on April 19th, 2020

I will never ever forget Uncle Leon  as always sharp and wise.  He will ALWAYS be in my heart.  We love him so much. We always looked forward to Leon coming home to Vicksburg, MS.  We knew it was going to be a fun filled memorable time.  Leon, R.I.P. and get your Mansion that God promised you and tell the Watson Family in heaven...Hello.  Until we meet again.  Love eternally my brother!

Candle lit  by Golla Sanders  on April 19th, 2020

My condolences to the entire Watson Family
Brother Leon Watson, Past Worthy Matron  of Rebecca Chapter #56  was an amazing person and role model. My fondest memory of Bro Watson, his role as King Solomon,  he would always put empasis in the areas where needed to dramatize his character.  Praying comfort and healing Sis Golla Sanders WM Rebecca Chapter #56

Candle lit  by Lisa Thomas-Smith on April 20th, 2020

Rest In Heaven Captain (AKA), Dad Watson.Thank you for loving us all. Truly, enjoyed all the good times! Thank you for embracing our blended family and leading the way! Rest easy we will see you one day.  Love you Alvin, Lisa and Adonis.

Candle lit  by Valerie Strane on April 20th, 2020

Thank you Watson Family for sharing Papa Watson with us. His presence and loving spirit always brightened our days. He will never be forgotten.
We are keeping you all in our prayers. We love you, Jackie, Valerie, Jazmin & Jordan

Candle lit  by Antoinette Chevalier on April 21st, 2020

Deepest condolences to the Watson family. I love you all so much, and I remember Mr Watson with such fondness — he made me smile, laugh, and dance! I will miss him. You are in our hearts always, particularly during this time of great sadness. Our sympathies are with you all. We will cherish the memories, and we send love. Sincerely, Antoinette Chevalier (“Nettie”), Randy, & son Daniel

Candle lit  by CHERYL  on April 21st, 2020

POPS RIH YOU are truly one of a kind, living life to the fullest.  I always felt the love and enjoyed your gravitating SPIRIT. I feel honored to have been able to be a part of the countless SPECIAL & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Candle lit  by Wanzo Family  on April 21st, 2020

Our condolences to the Watson family.  Your husband, father, and grandfather will be missed.  He did a tremendous job raising a family of wonderful people. Although his physical presence can never be replaced, find comfort in knowing his legacy lives through you.

Candle lit  by Benita Robinson   on April 22nd, 2020

Mr. Watson was always such a joy growing up on 77th he always made me smile. Always asked me r u my root or my toot? Always answered both. U will truly be missed until we meet again keep smiling on your enormous family.  Rest In Paradise

Candle lit  by Theresa Juarez Venturellat  on April 22nd, 2020

My condolences to my favorite neighbors. Growing up with your family is something our family talks about often. Leon was a great loving man,and taught us all how to live life with laughter and kindness .He will be missed love to your family.

Candle lit  by Bennie and Marie Gonzales  on April 22nd, 2020

Our Tio Leon. Such a wonderful, loving, giving man. I will forever remember him for being a joy of a human being who loved me and my family unconditionally as we loved him, my Tia and my primos. Our memory of my uncle will forever live in my heart. I never, ever heard him utter any ill about anyone. He was truly one of the few - the proud.  Semper Fi, Tio -- Semper Fi ------“Oorah!”

Candle lit  by Benita Curry  on April 22nd, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Watson family My family well keep you in thoughts and prayer as you go through this sorrowful situation

Love ?? you sincerely Benita Curry and family

Candle lit  by Ken Bagsby  on April 22nd, 2020

Good brother your wisdom and character will be missed, Thanks for sharing your time with me.

Rest peacefully brother??

Candle lit  by Special Dee - Delana  on April 22nd, 2020

May God continue to bless mom Rosina, Jose, Jorge (Grandad), Lucia and the entire Watson family.  Pops Watson you may be gone physically but your spirit will forever remain in our hearts!  Rest in Heaven #1 Hillside Dad!

Candle lit  by Kathleen Lowe on April 22nd, 2020

Leon, your smile and limber legs are my favorite memories. I cherish the time our families shared with each other. You will be missed.
Peace be with you now and forever.

Candle lit  by Dionne Cola  on April 22nd, 2020

Watson family, I wish you love, I wish you peace, I wish you the joy that many loving memories will bring. Jorge I won't be able to look over at you when there is an event at the Church featuring your music, without picturing Mr. Watson sitting near you. I will truly miss my dance partner and protector from your antics. What a truly wonderful person he was. He will be missed.

Candle lit   on April 22nd, 2020

My dearest family ?? I want to send my deepest condolences to all of you, your love to each other is an inspiration to all of us who have been blessed to know you. Leon and Rosina spent so much time nurturing that neighborhood that we grew up in, they showed all of us so much love and always had time for everyone.Leon you will always be in my heart, until we are together again.Love you all

Candle lit  by DeAndre Cole  on April 22nd, 2020

A Good Brother/G a man and a Mason Brother Leon Watson was a Brother dear to me he supported unconditionally never said a bad thing about any  Brother..he was the voice of reason .. He will be missed thank you to The Watson family for sharing Brother Watson with Me and all he touched as we traveled as  in Masonry..  God Bless

Candle lit  by Deborah Washington  on April 23rd, 2020

Prayers for the Watson Family
May God comfort you special care for Ms Rosina
Peace and comfort From the Washington Family (76th -Avenue)
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Candle lit  by Pamela Emerson  on April 23rd, 2020

Bro. Watson aka Chief, which was my nickname for him. I will truly miss him but I won't forgot him. Praying for your family.

Pamela Emerson & Family

Candle lit  by George and Myrtle Gabriel  on April 24th, 2020

You have our deepest sympathy in the death of your loved one. We will truly miss his presence at Mass. The pictures are very nice! Thanks for sharing these priceless and lasting memories of Mr. Watson. May God bless all of you!  

Candle lit  by Phillip and Jeanae Lovel  on April 26th, 2020

Sending our deepest condolences. It was a privilege and a pleasure to know him as family. He will be greatly missed.

Candle lit  by Anderson and Albertine Thomas  on May 2nd, 2020

Courageous, friendly, family oriented, tall, walked like a Marine, funny, loyal, devoted to family, made you smile, caring, role model, folksy, made you smile, again, a Christian… Mr. Watson, you had your wings way before you left this earth??

Candle lit  by Albertine Thomas on May 2nd, 2020

Courageous, friendly, family oriented, tall, walked like a Marine, funny, loyal, devoted to family, fashionable ;), made you smile, caring, role model, folksy, made you smile, again, a Christian… Mr. Watson, you had your wings way before you left this earth. So thankful to have known your kind, warm spirit.

Candle lit  by Kees family  on May 4th, 2020

To our pew neighbor, you will be missed, Our prays to the Watson family

Candle lit  by Jean White Patrick  on May 8th, 2020

Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your years of service to Rebecca Chapter No. 56.
Your commitment and dedication to our Order is very much appreciated. To the Watson Family continuous prayers for your comfort and peace. God is in control.

Jean

Candle lit  by Anderson, Albertine, Vanessa and Jahmilah  on April 12th, 2021

Mr. Watson,

Your candle ??? remains lit and will remain a lasting, loving memory.

We love You!!!

Candle lit  by Albertine Thomas on April 20th, 2023

I still miss you Mr. Watson! Thank you for being a very good friend to our fam. Love you!

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