Donald Ray Watson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald Ray Watson in Longwood, North Carolina, born in Dillon, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on February 13, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald Ray Watson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Donald's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Watson and Mamie Bullock Watson; his daughter Danette Shantae "Dee" Watson; and his brother Clarence Leon Watson. He is survived by: his siblings, Clementine (Linwood C. Hill, Sr.) of Sunset Beach, NC and Morris Otherol Watson (Gloria) of Holden Beach, NC; his aunts, Dorothy Bullock Sutton of Longwood, NC and Mary Ann Bullock of Mount Clemens; his great-aunt Odessa Bullock of New York City; and his close friends, Bernard Stevenson and Jimmy Ivey. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
