Earl E. Watson Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Earl E. Watson Jr. of Orange, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Earl left this world on June 11, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl E. Watson Jr. to show support.
Though Earl has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Elmer Watson Sr. and Dolly Roundabush Stanley. He is survived by: his friend Cecil Middleton; his wife Cheryl Miller Watson; his daughter Debi Bayles (Shawn); his grandchildren, Jayme Preddy (Nathan Knight) and Loryn Bayles; and his great grandchildren, Caleb and Nathan Wood.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 29th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Maplewood Cemetery (10115 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, VA 22942).