Isaac Emmitt Watson
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age 89, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born October 26, 1931 in Lackey, Kentucky. Son of the late Crockett and Avie Watson.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the National Defense Service Medal as well as a Good Conduct Medal. He attended the University of Kentucky where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. He later became the Assistant Director of Finance for the State of Kentucky.
He is survived by his nieces, Marena (Wally) Cook, Saint James City, Florida, Linda Sue Marshall, Lexington, Kentucky, Anna Watson Allen, East Point, Kentucky and Carla (Randy) Robinson, Magnolia, Kentucky; nephew, David D. Watson, II, Martin, Kentucky; four great nieces; two great nephews; nine great great nephews; three great great nieces and a host of family and friends and family friend, Charlotte Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Crockett and Avie Watson; one sister, Grace Watson; two brothers, Chester Watson and David D. Watson and his longtime companion Ida Nelson.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Friends and family who would like to be a part of the funeral procession to Camp Nelson National Cemetery, please meet at Clark Legacy Center 601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, Kentucky Friday, November 13th at 10:15 AM.
In light of public health concerns in regard to the ongoing pandemic, the family respects and supports the decision of all those who choose not to attend.