Howard C. Watson, III

Howard C. Watson III 09-17-1950 - 08-27-2021 

Howard C. Watson III died unexpectedly on August 27, 2021 in Oxford, PA. Howard was born Abington, PA and raised in Oxford, PA. He is survived by his children, Jerrome' K. Watson (Kelly) of Oxford, PA and Christine B. Miller (Steve) of Oxford, PA, one brother, David Watson of Christiana, PA and One Sister, Christine Hamilton of Crystal Lake, FL, his 2 grandchildren Jackson, Steven, as well as two nephews and one niece. Also his 5 granddogs, Winston, Leroy, Henry, Mazie and Ollie. 

He was a 1969 graduate of Oxford Area High School. He was a proud United States Marine and served his country at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Irvine, CA. 

Residing in New London, PA, Howard worked as a Construction Superintendent and always took great pride in all of his projects, his most notable were his work with the FAA, building Embassy Suites in Newark, DE as well as the Mercedes Benz Dealership in West Chester, PA. 

Upon his retirement, Howard moved back to Oxford and enjoyed pranking his grandchildren, spoiling his granddogs and spending time with his family and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents H. Chester Watson, Jr and Marion Henry Watson and 2 of his brothers Phillip and Matthew. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service with Full Military Honors on September 10, 2021 at Ruffenach Funeral Home in Oxford, PA, Visitation will be from 1200 p.m. to 100 p.m. and services at 100 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wreaths Across America in his memory. www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

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