Samuel H. Watson, 43, of Powhatan, died April 7, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Emilie Hancock Watson; two children, Abigail and Samuel Watson Jr.; his parents, David L. Watson Sr. and Marie House Watson; sister, Martha Watson Payne and her husband, James M. Payne; brother, David L. Watson II and his wife, Laura Watson; sister, Linda Watson Hills and her husband, Martyn Hills; and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Mr. Watson was born in Herndon, Virginia and was a graduate of Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia and Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He was president of Watson Machine Corporation. Samuel was a gifted practical engineer and compassionate friend to many. Most importantly, he was a faithful husband and father. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Interment Manakin Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Veritas Classical Christian School, 6627 Jahnke Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225.

Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 4/9/2006 - 4/10/2006