Obituary: Earnest 'Leroy' Watson

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A private burial service was held in Davenport Memorial Park for Earnest “Leroy” Watson, 77, of Davenport. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.

Mr. Watson died Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Earnest Watson was born Sept. 14, 1941, in Trenton, Mo., the son of Wyatt and Vivian (Dunkin) Watson.

He married Diane Berkenbile in 1963 in Davenport. She died in 2004.

He was employed at International Farmall Works in Rock Island for 25 years, and retired from Genesis Hospital in 1996.

Survivors include a daughter, Michelle (Dwight) Holmes; two grandsons, Jeffrey and Brandon Holmes; a sister, Sharon (Dave) Wilcox; and two brothers, Ray (Rita) Watson and Ronnie (Margaret) Watson.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Watson.

Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Earnest Watson, Leroy Watson, Runge Mortuary, obituary

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