Obituary for Leslie Theodore Watson
Leslie Theodore Watson, 86, husband of Lillie Mae Shuler Watson, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, after a long illness. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late James Rufford Watson and Stella Shuler Watson. Mr. Watson enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He was preceded in death by a grandson Levi Michael Rader; his brother Bruce Watson; his sisters Verna Joyce Watson, and Bertha Lee Wise.
Survivors other than his wife of 65 years, Lillie Mae, include his sons Joey Watson, Charles Watson; his daughters Lois Bernice (Jim) Rader, and Mary Watson; his grandchildren Dalton Watson, Grayce Watson, and Leslie Brook Rader; and his sister Margie Rogers.
Services will be held Saturday, 1:00 pm at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Willie Hargus Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Friends my call anytime after 6:00 pm Friday at the Funeral Home.
Nephews and family friends will serve as pallbearers.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
3
Jan
6:00 PM
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals
224 Main Street
Irvine, KY 40336
Service
Saturday
4
Jan
1:00 PM
Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals
224 Main Street
Irvine, KY 40336
Cemetery Details
Location
Cobhill Cemetery
Irvine, KY
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