LeRoy Watson |
| Posted 2024-12-29 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald on Dec. 29, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - LeRoy Watson, Age 85, of Lake Havasu City, AZ passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at home due to kidney failure. LeRoy Watson was born on November 24, 1939, in Bakersfield, CA, to Aaron Russell Watson and Norene Sylvia Bowling. He was a beloved brother to Patricia Watson Jackson who has survived him. LeRoy married the love of his life, Beverly Jean Johnson, on April 29, 1961, in Torrance, CA. They shared 63 wonderful years together and built a beautiful life. They raised two children together, Gordon Leroy Watson and Melanie Watson McGinnis, who with her husband Randy McGinnis gave him two incredible grandchildren, Ian McGinnis and Trinitie McGinnis. He is survived by them all. LeRoy was a proud alumnus of Gardena High School and Harbor City Junior College, where he earned an engineering degree. He worked hard all his life providing a nice home and life for his family. He lived in several places, including Bakersfield, Fresno, Compton, Gardena, Lomita, Orange, CA, and eventually retired in Lake Havasu City, AZ. His passions were water skiing, boating, golfing, and he was very competitive card player. He always approached life with integrity, enthusiasm and joy. LeRoy made friends easily and was known for his great sense of humor, often leaving those around him with a smile. A devout Born-Again Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart, LeRoy was actively involved in his church community. A celebration of LeRoy's life will be held on January 11, 2025, at 1 pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Melanie McGinnis at 928.706.5432 or mrit1277@gmail.com |
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