George Robert Watson
January 4, 1942
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January 15, 2018
George Robert Watson, 76, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1942 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Simon Albert Watson and Wanda Lee (Greathouse) Watson. George graduated from Henryville High School in 1960. He was the owner and operator of the old Best Way Trucking Company in Scottsburg, Indiana, also a former salesperson for the old Jones Tire Company, had worked at Pepsi and was a farmer. George was a member of the Henryville Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Scott County Sheriff’s Posse, an avid bowler in the Scottsburg Men’s Bowling League and also a pilot. He was always good company, enjoyed telling stories, drinking coffee, entertaining his family and friends and loved jigsaw puzzles. George was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Nelson Dietrich and David Wood; a sister-in-law, Judy Watson and a nephew, Gregory George Watson. Survivors include three sisters, Ida Wood of Indianapolis, Indiana, Bertie Robertson and husband Tom and Marianna Dietrich all of Henryville, Indiana; a brother, John Watson of Scottsburg, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions to: Henryville Presbyterian Church c/o Collins Funeral Home, 465 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, Indiana 47170. George’s family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest Nursing Home for their wonderful care over the years.
From: Terry Lamberth
Bertie and Johnny, sincere sympathy. Very glad to have had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with George, driving around Henryville and reliving those great stories. He was a good friend.
From: Dick Bundren
so sorry to hear about George He was one of my favorite classmates ,my condolences. Dick
From: Sherry Weaver
Sorry to hear about your loss. Will always remember the crazy things Johnny and George would do when they came to Illinois. Love to all.
From: Elizabeth Jones Hunter
George and Orville together. Watch out. Loved that George. Sorry for your loss.
From: Georgetta Young
So sorry for your loss, George was loved by many and I have great memories with George at Hillcrest, will miss him, he was my favorite, prayers for his family
From: Doris Dunn Edwards
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. I remember him as being a nice, friendly guy.
From: James Red Armstrong
So sorry to hear about George..Condolences to the family..We had a great time trucking together back in the 60's at Miller Trucking Co..(Gas City)...He always loaned me his 60 Bonneville to use when my car was in Henryville...RIP My friend..
From: Julie Reeves
George was a good friend. RIP
From: Julie Hoy Sweigart
Dearest Ida, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss; I know how much you adored your brother. I'm praying for you at this difficult time.
From: Linda Duffy
Ida, I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. May God bless him and you. I love you Ida.
From: Phyllis K WRIGHT
He was a great man I will miss him very much. I'm glad that I had the honor of knowing him and taking care of him. He will be miss by many that really loved him. George go fly with many angles in the sky. ❤😢😢😢😭😭😭
From: Roderick & Desiree Sigler
May your family find comfort as “the hearer of prayer” embraces their heart.(Psalms 94:19) Lean on one another for strength and encouragement to stay strong during this most difficult time.
From: David and Sharon Montgomery
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. So thankful we have those precious memories to hold in our hearts of George. Hugs and love to all.
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