Leon Watson
May 3, 2014
Leon James Watson was born on March 17, 1932 to the late Zenora and Burrell Watson. He peacefully entered God’s arms on May 3, 2014 at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie, NC. He was married to the late Catherine Harrell. He was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church until his health declined. Leon was a self-employed auto mechanic, and he also served in the United States Army. He resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for 42 years until he retired in 1997. He then moved to Portsmouth, VA in 1998. In 1999, he moved to Ahoskie to live with his loving daughter and son-in-law. He enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and cooking. Leon leaves to cherish a devoted and caring daughter, Loretta (Mike); one granddaughter Katina Jenkins; three beautiful great grandchildren: Quayshaun, Ja′Nea, and Itera all of Ahoskie, NC; a very dear and devoted friend, Annie Moore of Portsmouth, VA; a devoted cousin Virginia Gregg, and a host of relatives and friends. His special quote was “One Day At A Time.
Leon James Watson was born on March 17, 1932 to the late Zenora and Burrell Watson. He peacefully entered God’s arms on May 3, 2014 at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie, NC. He was married to the late Catherine Harrell. He was... View Obituary & Service Information