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Spouse:  Doris Eileen Campbell Watson

Children:  Raymond F. Watson
Dale L. Watson

Grandchildren:  Jeremy L. Watson
Samantha M. Watson
Jeffrey R. Thomas
Gregory N. Thomas

Parents:  Raymond Watson and Catherine Rachel DeBurger Watson

Siblings:  Eva Stanford
Marjorie Haas
Joseph Mulcahy
Phyllis Miles
F. Earl Mulcahy
Jeanne Ferguson

Grandparents:  None listed
 
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Rolland T. Watson

Birth Date: 4/28/1926
Death Date: 9/28/2001
Washington Park East Cemetery
Rotunda 4, Section ER 4, Crypt 22 D, Level 3

Son of Raymond Watson and Rachel Catherine DeBerger Watson; born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in Ripley County along with two older sisters, Eva and Margie and four younger half-siblings, Joe, Earl, Phyllis and Jeannie. He attended New Marion High School. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on April 11, 1944. He served WWII in Guam as a cook. Rolland was honorable discharged, July 31, 1946. He married Doris Eileen Campbell, May 22, 1945. He had two sons, Raymond F. Watson born April 24, 1952 and Dale L. Watson born December 23, 1953.Rolland was the first employee hired at Colors, Inc. on June 1, 1945. He became co-owner of the company and worked there until his death on September 28, 2001. Rolland enjoyed outdoor activities. He served as a Boy Scout Leader and Little League coach and president. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Rolland and Doris loved to travel and went on many Ambassadair trips. Rolland had four grandchildren, Jeremy L. Watson, May 16, 1982; Samantha M. Watson, February 21, 1984; Jeffrey R. Thomas, February 21, 1983 and Gregory N. Thomas, February 6, 1987.Rolland was a very wise and generous man. He was deeply committed to his wife and family. He was a strong leader of our family. We love and miss him immensely.
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Rolland T. Watson.



Dad loved animals, even at four months old!!



Dad enlisted in the US Marine Corps. April 11, 1944 and served active duty to the rank of sergeant until July 31, 1946.



Mom and Dad were married May 22, 1945.



Mom and Dad with their sons, Ray and Dale.



Dad was very active in the Boys Scouts with Ray and Dale.



Dad loved the outdoors.



The Watson family at Dale and Julie's weddding, June 11, 1994.



Dad and Mom celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage on May 22, 1995.



Rolland a wonderful and loving husband, father and man.


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