Thomas Andrew “Andy” Watson, II age 69 of Highland Park Drive, Eden, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 17, 2023 at Cone Health Care in Greensboro, NC.
A graveside service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway, Va.
Andy was born two months prematurely August 6, 1953 in Kenesha, Wisconsin to the late Thomas A. Watson and Margaret Rothermel Watson. Always active in his home church, Andy continued his helping ministry as a graduate of Candler School of Theology with a Master of Divinity Degree. He meet his wife Debra at Emory, and they served as a clergy couple in Tennessee and Virginia for thirteen years before Andy extended his helping ministry by becoming a certified Nursing Assistant in Home Health Care while Debra continued with pastoral care.
When they moved to Eden, Andy became active in Leaksville United Methodist Church and soon joined, teaching Sunday School and fulfilling his love of music by singing in the chancel choir. Andy loved animals and could be seen in the neighborhood walking one of his dogs while keeping a good count of his steps. He had certain television shows he enjoyed watching and liked to care for the earth by recycling. (He never met an aluminum can he didn’t like to bag up). Sadly, his hydrocephalus, likely lifelong, ended is dog walking and ultimately led to his death from a pulmonary embolism.
Surviving are wife Debra Starling Watson of the home; brothers William “Bill” Watson (Heidi) and Jack Watson Marguerite; sister-in-law, Donna Crow (John); nieces, Rachel Knudson (Quentin) and Betsy Lundmark ( Pear); nephews, David Watson (Karen), Steve Watson (Megan), Tim Watson (Jasmin), Josh Watson, David Crow, James Crow and Ian Watson; great nieces and nephews, Dillon , Lily, Hannah, Lucas, Corey, Max, Bella, Chase; animal children, Mary Jane, Mark and Dinah.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288, marked to the music ministry.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
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