Roy C. Watson, Jr.

Roy C. Watson, Jr.Roy C. Watson, Jr., 70,  of Goldsmith, Indiana passed away at 6:40 p.m. on September 3, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Roy suffered injuries from a fall while doing what he loved.  Son of Roy Watson, Sr. (deceased) and Velma (Meyer) Watson (deceased), Roy is survived by his spouse of 48 years Sherry (Huff) Watson, son Wes (married to Annette) of Tipton, as well as daughters Tracy Cockrum, Windfall and Sally Berry (married to Phillip) of Indianapolis.  In addition, Roy leaves 10 grandchildren, Nathan Watson, Keegan Watson, Holly Watson, Corey Cockrum, Tyler Cockrum, Ryan Cockrum, Kiefer Berry, Madison Berry, Kellen Berry and Macy Berry.Devoted family man and committed to his community, Roy was a long-time member of Windfall Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Tipton Moose Lodge.  Roy graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1956, Butler University in 1961 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) and earned his Masters in Education from Ball State University.  A successful educator and coach, Roy taught at Windfall School, coaching the Dragons basketball team for 10 seasons and finishing his educational career as Principal of Windfall Elementary School.  Over a 50 year career as an independent business man, Roy built two successful businesses: Watson Painting & Roofing and Watson LP.  He found tremendous joy in his work, sustaining his efforts up to the day he returned to heaven.We celebrate a life well-lived. Remembering the joyful moments, we release him to God with the comfort of faith, love of our family and support of our friends.  His playful sense of humor, wonderfully off-center perspective on the world, loving devotion to family, dedication to friends and never-ending energy made him a special man who we will sorely miss.  God bless you Roy, we love you.Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton, with Rev. Carl Roudebush presiding.  Burial will be in Tetersburg Cemetery.   Visitation will be on Monday, September 7, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Windfall Christian Church, 211 N. Independence Street, Windfall, Indiana, 46076.