Herbert Emory Watson, Jr.
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SUMMERTON - Herbert Emory "Rusty" Watson, Jr., 86, widower of Mary Jo Malpass Watson, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in North Charleston.
Born February 17, 1935, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Herbert Emory Watson, Sr. and the late Florence Harrison Watson. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of St. Matthias Church in Summerton.
He is survived by his son, Brian Clark Watson (Cheryl) of North Charleston; his daughter, Cathy Jo Stone Watson of Summerton; a grandson, Kyle Avery Watson (Brittany) of Georgia; two great grandchildren, Kenleigh and Cooper; and a sister, Jean Gregson of Columbia.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Herbert Watson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at St. Matthias Church with the Rev. Denman Isgett and the Rev. David Thurlow officiating, followed by a luncheon and Celebration of Life to be held in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Matthias Church Montessori School. P.O. Box 336, Summerton, SC 29148.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org