Robert "Bob" Watson, Sr.

Robert “Bob” Watson, Sr, of Fithian, IL passed away at 11:34 AM at his home in Fithian on May 30, 2025.

Bob was born on August 7, 1938 the son of Archibald and Getrude (Ruther) Watson in Chicago, IL. He married Sondra Lee Charles on March 28, 1959 in Shawnee-town, IL and she preceded him in death on June 27, 2007.

Survivors include his children, Robert (Julie) Watson, Jr, of Sevierville, TN, Sheryl (Douglas) Morning of Indianapolis, IN and Jeffrey “Scott” (Karen Kietzmann) of Fithian, IL, seven grandchildren, Douglas (Kerri) Morning, Robert (Stephanie) Watson, Jenny (Chad) Vinson, Meghan Stowers, Elise (Ryan Nicholson) Callahan, Jeffrey Watson, Jr., and Carissa (Michael Jamison) Watson, fourteen great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, one sister, Mae Cook of San Antonio, TX as well as very special friends, Roger Anker, Katelyn Young and Sarah Bruns.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sondra Watson, daughter-in-law, Carolyn Watson, brother-in-law, Carrol Cook and one great granddaughter, Jacey Vinson, his siblings Bill, Mary Ellen, Kate, Bubbles, George, Betty Lou, and Infant.

Bob was retired from TeePak and attended the Muncie Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, attending music events and car shows and was known for his baking skills, especially his lemon meringue pie. Bob was the proud owner of several Corvettes over the years and was an avid fan of the Dodgers, the Bears and the Fighting Illini.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, IL, 3940 N Vermillion Street Danville, Illinois 61834. Burial will be in Stearns Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 210. Todd Creason will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 5-7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Bob’s memory to the Muncie Baptist Church.

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