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William E. Watson

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[September 15, 2017]  MARION, IN - William E. Watson of Marion, Indiana passed away suddenly on Monday, September 4th.

Service:  Pending

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William E. Watson of Marion, Indiana passed away suddenly on Monday, September 4th. He attended grade school in his home town of Griffith, Indiana. Following the 4th grade he moved to Ft. Wayne, IN for special education and housing. From there he moved to Marion, IN where he lived in group homes till his passing.

His interests included oldies music as well as rock and country. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and loved to bowl. He won a number of ribbons and trophies including participation in Special Olympics.

William was preceded in death by his parents Wm. Harry Watson and Nova Watson, four step-sisters Lorene Beckner, Annabelle (Watson) Reynolds, Alice (Beckner) Osborne and Shirley (Watson) Volland and a nephew, Brian Liechty.

He is survived by a sister, Karen (Watson) Hargis of Lincoln, IL; a brother Kenneth Watson (wife Martha) of Chatham, IL and a half-brother Dave (wife Betty) Beckner of Ballwin, MO.

Services and burial will be in Marion, IN.

Arrangements are pending.

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