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Philip Michael Watson

3 Apr 1870 – 17 Apr 1950

Birth3 Apr 1870
Death17 Apr 1950
CemeteryGrand Island Cemetery
Grand Island , Hall County , Nebraska , USA
Added byBLG on 22 Mar 2010
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50055650

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Philip M. Watson Philip Michael Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watson, was born at Lamar, Missouri, April 3, 1870 and passed away at the Powers Home in Fairfield, Nebraska, Monday, April 17, 1950, at 4:00 p.m., at the age of 80 years, 14 days. He moved with his parents to Dade county (sic), Missouri, at the age of four years. On November 4, 1888, he was united in marriage to Martha Alice Stephens. To this union, twelve children were born. His wife and five children preceded him in death. He was baptized and joined the Missionary Baptist church (sic) at the age of 18 years and was a faithful servant of the Lord until his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, seven children, including one daughter, Mrs. Amy King of Fremont, Nebraska; and six sons, Lester and Frank of Lockwood, Missouri; Herbert of Roundup, Montana; Edd of Fairfield; Philip Jr. of Marquette, Nebraska, and Ova of Hastings; one sister, one half-sister and one half-brother; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Watson died just six months and two days after his wife passed away. Funeral arrangements were very similar to those for the good wife who preceded him. The service was held in the Christian church (sic) of Fairfield, April 20, 1950, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. E. E. Smith conducted the service using the theme, "The Journey's End." Jack Matrow, minister of the Fairfield church, assisted. Songs used were: "Going Down the Valley," "God Will Take Care of You" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." The singers were: Ben Johnson, Mrs. Gertrude Patton, Mrs. Robert Grimes and C. J. Hubbell. Mrs. Ralph Kissinger was at the piano. Pallbearers were: Fred Gearhart, Charles Goosic, Charles White, Wm. Wallenberg, Earl Basey and Glenn Woods. Burial was in Grand Island beside his wife.. At Evening Time I know not what the long years hold Of winter days and summer *ime; But this I know: when life grows old It shall be light--at evening time. I cannot know what boon awaits To greet me with the falling night: But this I know; beyond the gates, At evening time, it shall be light. ----Thomas Curtis Clark.

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