Charles H. “Charlie” Watson, 74, of Beaumont died June 6, 2009 at his residence. Charlie was born June 3, 1935 to Howard and Bobbie (Mann) Watson and was a lifelong resident of Beaumont. He was co-owner of W&F Dragline Service.
He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Doretta Watson of Beaumont; mother, Bobbie Watson of Lumberton; sons, Matthew B. Watson and his wife Christine of Austin and Mark F. Watson of Beaumont; five grandchildren, Taylor Watson, Travis Watson, Tate Watson, Garrett Watson, and Grace Watson; brother, John Watson and his wife Sandra; and sisters, Betty French and her husband Jimmy and Pamela Harris and her husband Jimmy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard D. Watson.
His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made in Charlie’s memory to a charity of your choice.