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EDDIE RAY WAS A VERY DEAR FRIED TO ME AND MY FAMILY. WE WERE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES. AND REMAINED FRIENDS AFTER THAT EDDIE YOU WILL BE MISSED
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JACKIE HANEY LINEBARGER
August 1st, 2023 at 10:19pm
Coach Watson took me under his wings when I arrived at Wiley College and was a father figure and mentor to many of us. He was more than just a coach and I learned A LOT from him. I have been running one of his main offenses ‘BABY’ since I started coaching. Coach Watson was a GREAT man and the coolest Kappa I ever met. I’m thankful to have known him.
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David “DeWayne” Finch
July 28th, 2023 at 8:51pm
Coach Watson was a person you could go to with any problem or situation. He my have given a lecture from hell, but he was there for to help you through it. Rest in peace! Your legacy will continue through all of the students you coached and mentored.
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Diana "Smitty" Edwards
July 28th, 2023 at 5:47pm
Coach Watson was a great coach/mentor. He was a very passionate track coach, and kind to everyone. I was saddened by the news of his passing, but it will never take away from his legacy that will live on. Wishing the Watson family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Nona Dean-Newbern
July 26th, 2023 at 8:25pm
To the Watson Family and friends, please accept Evelia’s and my condolences and prayers. We share your loss, your pain and your sorrow, and I’ve lost a very good friend. Eddie and I have been friends most of our lives --- we go way back. In fact, our close friendship started in kindergarten and extended through elementary and high school. Regrettably upon graduation, life took both of us on very different journeys. We lost contact over time but never the fond memories, and after an almost 40 year hiatus, we reconnected. Please know that Eddie leaves one hell of a positive legacy through his many years teaching, coaching and his art. In spite of his many successes, he also never forgot his roots. He brightened and touched the lives of many common folks with his friendship. He will be missed and we will be sad, yet, he will be remembered with great fondness and his legacy will live on forever. RIP my good friend!!!
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John & Evelia Horn
July 26th, 2023 at 7:33pm
Cousin Barbara
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Debbie Record
July 26th, 2023 at 3:03pm
With heartfelt sympathy to the Watson family. May memories of Eddie's well spent life and his love for his family and his community be embedded in your hearts forever. You have our prayers during this difficult time. God bless the Watson family.
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Josephine Doss-Smith & Family
July 26th, 2023 at 12:18pm
Coach Watson was more than a coach, although I was raised with my father in my home, coach Watson was many of our bonus fathers!!! He made sure that we had everything we needed and wanted his Angels to experience things that we never imagined as a high schooler! He took us on a yacht that was owned by a friend! We didn’t know how to enjoy but he made sure we were okay! There were many times we conversed when he was in Texas, often we spoke on taking the sign down of our state championship! It actually came up missing and I don’t have it!!!!! Lol.
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Sandra Rice-Abrams
July 25th, 2023 at 7:27pm
COACH EDDIE RAY WAS VERY ENCOURAGING TO ME AS A MAN & COACH....ALWAYS STRAIGHT FORWARD, LOTS OF FUN AND COMPASSIONATE IN WHAT HE DID...LOTS OF LOVE FOR HIS SON SHOT....WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. COACH MICHAEL JONES
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MICHAEL J. JONES
July 25th, 2023 at 9:24am
Ebony Che' is sending love and prayers to our family and friends with God's grace and mercy.??♥️?? ?
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Ebony Che' Gulledge
July 25th, 2023 at 1:56am
Rest in Peace Coach,
Sora( Williams)Patterson
July 27th, 2023 at 4:05pm
