Harold "Rex" Watson Sevierville, Tennessee Obituary

Harold "Rex" Watson

Harold “Rex” Watson, age 76, of Sevierville passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at UT Medical Center. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Watson retired from Rentenbach Engineering Company as Superintendent in 2001. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved camping, fishing, hunting, and gardening. Rex was a Nascar enthusiast stemming from his own stock car racing career in which he received numerous recognitions including the 1968 track record at Smoky Mountain Raceway. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sarah Ruth Watson; grandson, Jason Shults; parents, Carl and Minnie Watson; siblings, Carl E. Watson Jr., Jenella Justus, Reba Spence, and James Watson; parents-in-law, Carlos and Vola Huskey; and brother-in-law, Carl Spence. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Calvin Arp, Rexene and Ricky Shults, Liane and Steve Teaster; grandchildren, Tina Shults, Robbie (Cheri) Shults, Ashley (Logan) Carr, Wesley Teaster, Whitney (Johnathan) Galyon, Shaina Arp, and Neil Arp; great-grandchildren, J.D. Shults, Delaney Shults, Dalton Shults, Austin Shults, Jaxson Carr, Shelby Carr, Adilyn Teaster, and Emory Galyon; brother, Max Watson; sisters-in-law, Wanda Watson, Jeanette Owenby, and Eugenia Watson; brother-in-law, Onas Justus; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family; caregivers, Donna Wilson, Marlene Hurst, Billy Burkett, and his fur baby, Cinderella. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday, February 7th with the service to follow at 7pm in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Ray Ball will be officiating. Family and friends will leave at 1:30pm Thursday from Atchley Funeral Home to Caton’s Chapel Cemetery for the graveside service and interment. Serving as Pallbearers are Neil Arp, Robbie Shults, Wesley Teaster, Johnathan Galyon, Logan Carr, J.D. Shults, and Dalton Shults. Online condolences may be made at www.atchlefuneralhome.com
March 23, 1941 - February 3, 201803/23/194102/03/2018
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Pat Wright
February 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss, you all are in our prayers.
Steve & Pat Wright
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RICK BOHANAN
February 8, 2018
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF REX'S PASSING. ALL THE FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS
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Doyle Ogle
February 7, 2018
To all Rex's family: So sorry to learn of his passing. I've known Rex since grammar school and high school days at Pittman Center. He was always a good friend but I hadn't seen much of him since school days May God's love give you peace and comfort at this time of lo... Continue Reading
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Phyllis Jessie
February 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian and Phyllis Jessie
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Patricia A. Cole
February 7, 2018
I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to loose a father, it's not easy to get over. Always remember he will be with you forever. I will see you all when you get back to work. Love Pat
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Sherry Brandenburg
February 7, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Rex. He and Sarah Ruth went to school with Gypsy Mathis Maples and me (Sherry Franklin Brandenburg) at Pittman Center. We moved away after graduating in 1960 and came back after retirement in late 1979. Rex and Sarah Ruth was a loving and d... Continue Reading
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Coffee and Cake was posted for Harold "Rex" Watson.
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Kelly Breckenridge
February 5, 2018
Liane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rex was an interesting character. I thoroughly enjoyed the times that I got to spend time talking and visiting with him. I hope that your memories of him bring you comfort and that time will lessen the pain of his passing. ... Continue Reading
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BL Qualls
February 4, 2018
To the family and friends,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
When Jesus was on earth, he brought his friend Lazarus back to life, who was dead for four days! Before Jesus resurrected Lazarus he spoke to Martha, Lazarus' sister as recor... Continue Reading
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Jerry Palmer
February 4, 2018
Sorry to hear about Rex passing. Enjoyed working with him for many years . Considered him a good friend and a good man. Jerry Palmer
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Mary Berg
February 4, 2018
To the family, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. As you cope with your loss, may you be comforted by the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort.”(2 Cor 1:3) One day soon, all those in the memorial ... Continue Reading
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