Gene Edwin Watson

Gene Edwin Watson, 86, of Scott Depot, died at CAMC-Teays Valley on March 27, 2014. He was born in Charleston, WV, to the late Johnie Athony and Violet Louise Asbury Watson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy E. Watson of Scott Depot. He is survived by his son, Dr. Gene E. Watson, II, daughter-in-law, Vinnie S. Watson, and granddaughter, Caroline E. Watson, all of Rochester, New York; grandson, Ryan A. Watson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; sisters Susan Johnson of Charleston and Greyann Nida (Baxter) of South Charleston; sisters-in-law Betty L. Ellis (Gary) and Peggy S. Jones (Larry) of Scott Depot; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston, with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korea, and a member of the American Legion. Gene started at Union Carbide Corporation’s (now Dow Chemical) Institute plant and later moved to the South Charleston office. In 1973, he accepted a transfer to Union Carbide Europe Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, where he was the Manager for European Data Processing and Telecommunications. During their seven years in Europe, he and Dottie had the opportunity to travel to many places throughout Europe, China, and Africa. Gene retired from Union Carbide Corporation after 32 years of service. After retiring he taught courses at the University of Charleston. Gene loved hunting and fishing, and spent many happy days on the Potomac River near Petersburg with dear friends and family members. He was a former member and Sunday school teacher at Highlawn Presbyterian Church in St. Albans, prior to moving to Scott Depot in 1980. In later years, he attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Scott Depot. Funeral service will be held at 11am Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Dr. Jeffery Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the James Marshall American Legion Post # 187 will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Union Mission, PO Box 112, Charleston, WV 25312. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Watson family.