Ralph C. Watson

Ralph C. Watson

Was born on October 15, 1927 to the late Alice and Herschel Watson in Gilpin, Kentucky. He passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Charlotte (Merritt), brothers Harold Watson and Robert Watson, sisters-in-law Betty Watson, Gail Watson, Inez Dancy, Vivian Vaught, brothers-in-law James Dancy, James Vaught.

Survived by his loving wife Martha (Rivers) Watson, daughters Carla McKelvey (Tim), Jana Watson Pendery, step-daughter Debbie McCauley (Brent), grandchildren Katie and Michael Cirulli, Megan, Daniel, and Jack McKelvey, Kelly Pendery, step-grandchildren Nikki Artin (Luke), Christopher and Alex McCauley, brother Bill Watson (Joyce), brother-in-law Gay Merritt (Duetta), nephews Charles Watson and Rick Merritt (Lisa), Jim (Carol) Dancy, Bill (Peggy) Dancy, nieces Scarlett Rowland (John), Ronda Lussier (Fred), and Kimberly Ebb (Ron), along with many great nieces and nephews.

Ralph had a lengthy career at General Motors for over 40 years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war from 1950 to 1952. After his retirement, Ralph was a member of the American Legion Post 707 and held the position of Finance Officer. He also enjoyed his time working at Jamaica Run Golf Course.

The family will receive friends from 10 – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, St. Christopher’s Church, 435 E. National Rd., Vandalia, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. John Tonkin will be the celebrant. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm., Friday, December 30, at Eubank Cemetery in Eubank, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rescue Me, Inc P.O. Box 113, New Carlisle 45344 or the American Cancer Society.