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Walter Wayne Watson

April 4, 1948 — March 12, 2025

Walter Wayne Watson 76, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Jacob Owen Watson and Margaret Louise Watson.

He was born on April 4, 1948, in Bedford, Virginia. He attended School at Liberty High School then pursued his journeyman’s license at CVCC.

He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Marie Eagle Watson; children, Gregory Wayne Watson and wife Michelle, Joyce Marie Hall, and Tammy Eagle Long; grandchildren, Taylor Watson, Kristin Watson, Drake Hall, Matthew Hall, and Brett Long; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Olivia, Marshall, Marilyn, Aero, Yris, and his furbaby Micky; and several brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his brother Rodger Watson of Lynchburg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pearsons Cancer Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at their residence after the service.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.

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