ASHEVILLE — Albert S. Watson, 97, of Asheville, passed away Dec. 15, 2012. Al was a graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and spent most of his business career in the Accounting and Financial Services area. While in Asheville, he served as treasurer of the Asheville Men’s Club in downtown Asheville. He loved sailing his Hoby Cat in Southern Ohio and Lake Lure. He also traveled extensively in Europe with his wife Betty. They enjoyed gourmet cooking together. Al was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth H. Watson.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary E. (Jack) Anderson, of Asheville; son, William H. (Marianne) Watson, of Farmington, CT; grandchildren, Jill Anderson, St. Louis, MO, Steven Watson (Astrid), Decatur, GA, Julie Krugman, (Joshua), Westborough, MA, Sarah Willett (Scott), Farmington, CT, Karen Anderson (Scott O’Connor), Los Angeles, CA; six great-grandsons and a brother, Stanley P. Watson, of Fort Pierce, FL.
A private Memorial Service for Mr. Watson will be held at a later date.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.
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Albert S. Watson, 97
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