George Cuthbert Watson
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George Cuthbert Watson, age 97, of Louisville passed August 2, 2023.
Born Feb 16, 1926 in Bloomington, IL to the late Dr. William A.Watson and Dr. Rachel Breese Watson, George is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Peterson Watson; two sons, William George Watson and Gregg Peterson Watson; his brother, William Watson; and grandson, Kevin Luke Lare.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Julia Railey (Alan), Breese Watson (Donna), Gwen Garfall (Will), Barbara Reagle (John), and Annette Lare (Kevin); 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
George was a graduate of Male High School and the U of L. He served in the US Navy 1944-1946 in the Pacific aboard the USS Antietam (CV-36) during WWII. George worked many years for General Electric in Louisville and in Columbia, MD. After his retirement, he also enjoyed living in Gettysburg, PA and Brown County Indiana. George was happily married to Elaine for 55 years until her passing in 2003.
George loved his family and was happiest surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a long-time member of Evangel World Prayer Center, as well as a member of the Middletown VFW Post 1170.
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