Raymond Russell Watson (age 59)

Knoxville – Raymond Russell Watson passed away suddenly on December 15, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born April 18, 1961 in Belleville, Michigan.

Ray was a beloved friend and dedicated mechanic at Humans BP for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Watson, Sister Sandra Hall, Step-Daughter, Ashley Walker.

Ray leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Donna Watson; Brothers, Kenneth and George Koster of Michigan; Sister, Karen (John) VanVlerah of Michigan; Son, Darrell; Daughter, Andrea Burk; Stepson, Brandon Everett; Step-Daughter, Andrea Walker; Grandchildren, Nathan and Jacob Walker, Austin Franklin, Alexis Franklin, Rosie Franklin, Preston Everett, and Great-Granddaughter, Avery Walker, a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Watson will lie-in-repose on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 12-5 p.m at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a Celebration of Life Service in the Unity Mortuary Chapel. His final resting place will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following the Celebration.

Due to Covid restrictions, the family respectfully asks that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced. Unity Mortuary is honored to serve the Watson family. www.unitymortuary.com.