Howlett “Gene” Eugene Watson

Mr. Howlett “Gene” Eugene Watson, age 81 of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness.

            Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Reverend Stacy Phillips will officiate.  The family will receive friends on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home.

            Mr. Watson was born July 16, 1934 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Howlett W. Watson and Laura Ash Watson.  He was retired from Crystal Farms and was of the Baptist Faith.  Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Leon Watson and two of his sisters, Barbara Abernathy and Runett Chandler.    

            Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wetherford Watson of Gainesville, his sons & daughters-in-law, Craig & Kim Watson and Eric & Sandy Watson, all of Gainesville, grandchildren, Josh Watson, Ryan Watson, Katelyn Watson, Kayla Watson, Lindsey Brook Watson and Courtney Watson and sister, Juanita Capps of Gainesville.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.