Tony Gray Watson

Watson Jonesville- Tony Gray "Pa" Watson, 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly father on June 8, 2013. He was born August 11, 1946 to the late Avery Watson and Hazel Gregory. He was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church and attended as long as his health allowed him. Tony retired from Westinghouse after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Garvey Gregory, and his son Bobby Runyan. He is survived by his loving wife Ethylene Brown Watson, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law Tammy (Kent) VanHoy of Jonesville; two grandchildren Zachary (Addi) Greene, Chaston Runyan; sister Lillie Mae (Allen) Lyon; great granddaughter Payton Greene and soon to be grandson Mason Greene; step granddaughter Brooke (Justin) Moxley; step grandchildren Ryan, Paige, and Hayden Moxley. Tony's visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday June 10, 2013 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. His funeral will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday at Marler Road Baptist Church by Rev. Randy Johnson. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family would like to say a very special thanks to Dr. Glenn Golaszewski and the staff at Woltz Hospice Home for the Loving care given to Mr. Watson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Woltz hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Watson family.