Eric Eugene Watson, 54, of North Charleston, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Dodd Watson; mother, Margaret Ann Hancock, son, Kevin Watson and sister, Joyce K. Greene.
As a child he lived at Chandler Dr., and attended the Davis Chapel Church. The family moved to North Charleston when he was 17 and lived there the remainder of his life. He worked at A&W Root Beer on Central Ave., as a teen. As an adult he worked mostly as a security guard at the State Capitol and a number of banks in the area. He enjoyed shooting pool in pool leagues. He was the owner of WV Woodworking which specialized in aquarium stands and other pet accessories.
He is survived by his son: Chad Watson; Companion: Melanie Williamson of North Charleston; Brothers: Bill Sullivan and wife, Evelyn of Smithers, WV; Carl Sullivan and wife, Betty of Lorraine, OH; Richard Sullivan and companion, Jaime of Mt. Pleasant, PA; Sisters: Patricia Harper and husband, Eugene of Bradenton, FL; Celeste Weeden of Chelyan, WV; Barbara Frame and husband, Gary of North Olmsted, OH; Kathy Hamilton of Cross Lanes, WV; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Stephanie Woods, Agnes Hanshaw, Sharon Ellis and especially Jo Bailey, RN for all they have done for Eric and the family during Eric’s final journey. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations in Eric’s memory are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
There will be no service, you may e-mail your condolences to the family at: TheAverageHomeboy@gmail.comor call 304.380.2610. Arrangements are in care of Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.