Lynnville, IN – Richard E. Watson, 57, of Lynnville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on October 20, 1964 in Washington, North Carolina to the late James and Anna (Cofield) Watson.
Richard enjoyed spending his time fishing and playing chess.
He is survived by his wife, Paula (Saltzman) Watson; his stepchildren, Chris Saltzman, Jeanie Taborn and Cameron Taborn (Chelsea); his step-grandchildren, Ryan Saltzman, Olivia Saltzman, Zaden Taborn, Zyler Taborn, Kylanna Taborn, Keirstin Taborn, Kylynn Taborn and Jacob Daughtery as well as his siblings-in-law, Shirlene & Lyle Hare and Michael Saltzman.
Richard is preceded in death by his sister, Fay Watson.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. located at the Lynnville Methodist Church in Lynnville, Indiana.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Susan Trent says
Ricky my heart is broken. You were one of the sweetest people I know and I’m so proud you were my uncle