Services Will Be Private
Laurie G. Watson, SMSgt., USAF (Ret.), 90, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Brandywine, MD and had been a Hampton resident for 46 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller during Korea and the Vietnam War. He retired as a SMSgt after 26 years of dedicated service receiving numerous military awards. Laurie was an avid outdoorsman spending many days on his boat fishing the local waterways. He relished his time with his loving family.
Laurie was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Garrettson Watson; his parents, Clyde and Thelma Watson; brothers, Phillip and Russell Watson and his sister, Jean Watson. He is survived by his 6 children: Vicky Rogers (Ricky), Cindy Meehan (Tommy), Michael Watson (Vanessa), Mitchell Watson (Conie), Darren Watson (Lori) and Larry Watson (Jodi); his beloved 17 grandchildren; his 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sheri and Polly of Sentara Hospice.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Laurie’s memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.