Life Legacy

Rodney S. Watson
Stoneboro-area man was electrician
Rodney S. Watson of 659 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Stoneboro, passed away at
9:30 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was 55.
Mr. Watson was born May 6, 1955, in Mercer to M. Clark and Wilda McKinley
Watson. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School. A master journeyman’s
card was required for Rodney’s career as an electrician, so he studied very hard at the library and passed the test the first time he took it. He worked for many years as a very skilled electrician in the Las Vegas area. Upon returning to Pennsylvania, Rodney worked for Paul Hewett electrical contracting company in Butler and surrounding areas. He also worked at Hodge
Foundry Inc., Hempfield Township. Rodney was a member of First Church of God in Grove City. He is survived by: his wife, Joan Prenatt Watson; two daughters, Annie Watson; and Joanie Bush and her husband Kyle, all Pittsburgh; a son, Richard Watson and his wife Jennie, Rochester, N.Y.; two grandsons, Benjamin Watson, also Rochester; and Roman Bush, Pittsburgh; a sister,
Judy King and her husband Duane, Mercer; three brothers, Matthew Mark Watson,
Franklin; Michael A. Watson, Charleston, S.C.; and Richard Watson and his wife Madeline, Fredonia; and many nieces and nephews. Rodney was a very caring
and compassionate person who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Calling hours: Those who can’t attend may go to www.flynnfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book. Service: Memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday (5-29-10) in First Church of God, Grove City, with the Rev. Gene Worline and the Rev. Amy
Worline co-officiating.
Burial: Cremation took place in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage