John Watson

John Travis Watson, 78, of Wilson, died Monday, March 6, 2017.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa W. Kicklighter (William) of Elm City; son, John Travis Watson, II of Wilson; grandchildren, Jordan, Jackson and Jarrett and sisters, Frances Vick (Billy) of Wilson and Linda Harper (Charles) of Knightdale.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Speight Watson who died 1995.

Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Rd, Ste 206, Raleigh NC 27607-6480 or to the charity of one's choice.