Harley William Watson, Sr.

January 5, 1923 - October 19, 2016

Mr. Harley William Watson, Sr., age 93 years, a resident of the Gilman Community, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home. He had been in failing health for the past several weeks. He was born January 5, 1923 in Elkins, a son of the late William Wesley Watson and the late Ethel Reed Watson. He was married to Elsie Emma Watson who preceded him in death in 1991. Surviving are two sons, Harley Watson, Jr and Deloris Golden of Maidsville, WV and Leonard Watson and wife Cindy of Fredericksburg, VA. Five grandchildren, Donna Thorne and husband Ron, Elkins, Tammy Thompson and husband Tom, Elkins, Bill Watson, Morgantown, WV, Chris Watson and Salena Zellars, Alexandria, VA and Joedy Watson and Kelly of Wilmington, DE; six great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren also survive, Also preceding him in death were three sisters and four brothers. Mr. Watson was a coalminer and was a molder for Kelly Foundry and Machine at the time of his retirement. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Cravensdale. Presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harley William Watson, Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.