Belin Watson Obituary Belin Watson June 28, 1943 - June 30, 2015 Franklin- John Belin Watson, Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A son of the late John B. and Ella Wade Watson, he was also predeceased by a sister, Joan W. Belote and two brothers, George Wade Watson, Sr. and Franklin Gill Watson. He was a native and life-long resident of Franklin and a graduate of Fishburne Military Academy. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and retired from Union Camp in the Process Engineering Technical Paper Group. He was a honorary member and former Chief Engineer of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. He was one of the first shock trauma technicians in the city of Franklin and was an adjunct instructor for the Commonwealth of Virginia Fire Programs, having taught from Roanoke to the Eastern Shore. Belin was an astute outdoorsman, awarded the Eagle Scout at 13 , a member of the Virginia Trappers Association, The National Trappers Association and Sedley Hunt Club. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, John Belin "Jack" Watson, III (Sheri) of Courtland, Michael Beale Watson (Christine) of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Stephen Wade Watson (Genny) of Courtland, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his former wife, Jane Beale Watson of Roanoke Rapids, NC, a sister-in-law, Patsy Watson of Franklin, nieces, nephews and cousins and his good friend and fellow trapper, Bud Jenkins of Capron. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8PM at Wright Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Friday, July 3, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial with Fireman Honors will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. Following the service, friends and family are invited to Steve and Genny Watson s home at 18470 Lakeside Dr., Courtland, VA, 23837 and suggests memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3229722 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/belin-watson-obituary?id=22002192 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/belin-watson-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/franklin-g-watson-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Belin Watson, Jr., 72, passed away on 30 June 2015. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was an Eagle Scout, a member of various associations, and retired from Union Camp. He is survived by his sons, grandchildren, and former wife. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Wright Funeral Home. A memorial service was held at 11 AM on 3 July 2015, followed by burial with Fireman Honors at Poplar Spring Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Belin Watson Obituary Belin Watson 28 June 1943 - 30 June 2015 Franklin - John Belin Watson, Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, 30 June 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A son of the late John B. and Ella Wade Watson, he was also predeceased by a sister, Joan W. Belote and two brothers, George Wade Watson, Sr. and Franklin Gill Watson. He was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin and a graduate of Fishburne Military Academy. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and retired from Union Camp in the Process Engineering Technical Paper Group. He was an honorary member and former Chief Engineer of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. He was one of the first shock trauma technicians in the city of Franklin and was an adjunct instructor for the Commonwealth of Virginia Fire Programs, having taught from Roanoke to the Eastern Shore. Belin was an astute outdoorsman, awarded the Eagle Scout at 13, a member of the Virginia Trappers Association, The National Trappers Association and Sedley Hunt Club. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, John Belin "Jack" Watson, III (Sheri) of Courtland, Michael Beale Watson (Christine) of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Stephen Wade Watson (Genny) of Courtland, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, his former wife, Jane Beale Watson of Roanoke Rapids, NC, a sister in law, Patsy Watson of Franklin, nieces, nephews and cousins and his good friend and fellow trapper, Bud Jenkins of Capron. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Wright Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Friday, 3 July 2015 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial with Fireman Honors will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. Following the service, friends and family are invited to Steve and Genny Watson's home at 18470 Lakeside Dr., Courtland, VA, 23837 and suggests memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Belin Watson, Jr. | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 72 | | Birth | 28 June 1943; Franklin, Virginia | | Death | 30 June 2015; Sentara Obici Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------| | John Belin Watson, Jr. | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | John B. Watson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ella Wade Watson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joan W. Belote | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | George Wade Watson, Sr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Franklin Gill Watson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jane Beale Watson | Former Wife | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | John Belin Jack Watson, III | Child | Courtland, VA | | Michael Beale Watson | Child | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Stephen Wade Watson | Child | Courtland, VA | | Patsy Watson | Sister-in-law | Franklin, VA | | Bud Jenkins | Friend | Capron, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John Belin Watson, Jr. was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, Virginia. 2. He was a graduate of Fishburne Military Academy. 3. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. 4. He retired from Union Camp in the Process Engineering Technical Paper Group. 5. He was an honorary member and former Chief Engineer of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. 6. He was one of the first shock trauma technicians in the city of Franklin. 7. He was an adjunct instructor for the Commonwealth of Virginia Fire Programs, having taught from Roanoke to the Eastern Shore. 8. He was an astute outdoorsman and was awarded the Eagle Scout at age 13. 9. He was a member of the Virginia Trappers Association, The National Trappers Association, and Sedley Hunt Club.