Rease A Watson

Rease A. Watson, 75, of Mapleton, formerly of Bellevue passed away at 3pm Monday, December 8th 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1939 in Jamestown, TN the son of Edgar and Almeada Blevins Watson. He married Gloria V. Brown on August 4, 1961 in Allardt, TN. Surviving are one son Rease E. Watson of Mapleton and one daughter Jewell R. Watson of Jamestown, TN. Also surviving are two grandchildren Abbigail and Zackary both of Goodfield, three brothers Ronnie (Lena) Watson of Jamestown, TN; Harlen (Mary) Watson and Wilburn Watson of both of Muncie, IN. Further surviving is one sister Kathlene Heard of Bloomington, IL. His parent's two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He worked for Rohn Manufacturing for 34 years where he was a member of UAW Local 1494 retiring in 2002. Rease had many enjoyments in life including throwing darts, playing pool, playing and listening to bluegrass music, western movies among many others, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. A family man he will be missed greatly. Honoring Rease's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A time to celebrate his life will be Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 5pm until 8pm at Mason Funeral Home, 375 Old Germantown Rd in Germantown Hills. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois is assisting with arrangements and notes of condolences may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.