Ralph Glen Watson

Ralph Glen Watson of Perry, GA- In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Ralph Glen Watson went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. He was 73 years old. Ralph was born on March 22, 1942 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He devoted a total of 35 years of service to his country between the United States Air Force and Civil Service where he earned many awards. Mr. Watson was a graduate of Gunter Air School in Alabama and Cleveland State College in Tennessee. His job in the civil service brought him and his family to the middle Georgia area where the lived happily for 33 years. Ralph was an avid outdoorsman. He loved camping and golfing. Mr. Watson was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, NARRF, and former member of the Georgia Jaycees. Mr. Watson was of the Baptist faith. Ralph’s life was one lived with honor, integrity, and a love for God, his country , and his family. He will be missed by his family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Roy B. and Rosa Mae Carden Watson; his niece, Kim Gentry, his nephew, Jeff Watson, and his great-great niece, Malorie Rose Shell. His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol G.Watson of Perry; daughter Tamilee Palmer (James Glenn) of Baconton, Georgia: grandchildren, Caroline Mary Palmer and James Glenn Palmer, Jr.; brothers, Roy Cecil Watson (Alene), Raymond Watson (Judy), Randy Neal Watson (Darlene); sisters, Jane Seaborn (Donald), and Reba Gentry, all of Cleveland, Tennessee; 12 nieces and nephews; 21 great-nieces-and-nephews, and 6 great-great-nieces-and -nephews.The family will receive friends at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, Georgia on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Graveside services will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. in Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family will accept flowers, or donations may be given in memory of Ralph Glen Watson to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - GA Chapter, 3715 Northside Pkwy. Bld. 400, Atlanta GA 30327.Please go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family.Companion Funeral Home and Crematory along with the Cody family is honored to assist the family with this local announcement. A memorial tribute will also be created on our website for Mr. Watson at www.companionfunerals.com.