Clyde Watson, Sr

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Clyde S. “Nicky” Watson, Sr., age 79, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at his home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 5, 2016, at St. Paul United Methodist Church

INTERMENT: to follow in the Chesterfield Cemetery

VISITATION: will be at St. Paul United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, following the Committal Service.

HISTORY: Mr. Watson was born April 27, 1936, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late J. Clyde and Sallie Sowell Watson. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and a former member of the S.C. Army National Guard. Mr. Watson was the owner and operator of Watson Brothers Appliance Store, a family-owned business founded in 1901. He was a former member of both the Chesterfield Volunteer Fire Department and the Chesterfield Rescue Squad. Mr. Watson also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Sandhill Telephone Cooperative for the past 29 years. Through the years Nicky had a number of interests, including aviation, history, gardening, and watching NFL football games. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and a USC Gamecock fan.

SURVIVIORS:
Wife of 61 years: Faye Jones Watson of the home
1 Son: Clyde S. (Jayne) Watson, Jr. of Chesterfield, SC
2 Daughters: Joye Watson (Rory) Cox of Chesterfield, SC and Nikki Watson (Steve) Greif of
Cornelius, NC
5 Grandchildren: Christina Cox, Kevin Cox, Sarah Ruth (Brandon) Owens, Laney Greif, and Sarah Greif
1 Brother: Gene (Jewell) Watson of Chesterfield, SC
Also: a number of nieces and nephews

MEMORIALS may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC
(www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Watson Family