Franklin – George Wade Watson, Sr., 68, passed away June 11, 2014. A native of Franklin, he was a son of the late John Belin Watson, Sr. and Ella Wade Watson and was predeceased by a sister, Joan W. Belote. George was a former member of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and a wild life rehabilitator for over 30 years. He was a retired heavy equipment machine operator and a member of Franklin Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter Ann W. Bryant (Wyley); three sons, David Watson, Wade Watson, Jr. (Melody Blount) and Jamie Watson; two brothers, Belin Watson, Jr. and Frank Watson (Patsy); two grandchildren Amanda Leigh Barden and Eliza Lynne Barden and one great-grandchild, Christian Skyler Barden.
A graveside funeral will be 10 AM Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Poplar Spring Cemetery. Casual dress is requested. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 179, Franklin, VA 23851.