Gene R. Watson
December 21, 1945 - May 16, 2026
Chesterfield, Virginia
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Gene R. Watson
December 21, 1945 - May 16, 2026
Chesterfield, Virginia
Obituary
Gene R. Watson, 80, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1945 in Buckingham, Virginia to the late Dowe Watson, Sr. and Mamie Watson. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Brinn and four siblings.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Maxine Ann Watson; sons, James Estep, Jr. and Steve Estep (Keri); daughter, April Galton; grandchildren: Ashley, Eric, Timothy, Lauren, Steven, and Thorn; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and brothers, Carroll Watson (Mae) and Ray Watson.
Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, a Master Mason with Midlothian Lodge No. 211, and the owner and operator of Watson and Associates Land Survey Company for more than 30 years. A past member of Meadowbrook Country Club, Gene loved playing golf, was an avid hunter, and cherished spending time with his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd, N. Chesterfield, VA 23234.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: May 30, 2026 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
3 responses to Gene R. Watson
April Galton says:
May 19, 2026
In God’s arms you rest dad. Love you, April and Thorn.
Paul Griffin says:
May 20, 2026
Back in March of 2005, Gene Watson offered me a job as a member of a survey field crew. Today, I am a licensed Land Surveyor in Virginia. Gene gave me my start in this field which I have come to make a career out of. Gene will always share a special place in my life because of that. I hadn’t seen or spoken to Gene in years. My condolences to his wife and family. I saw Maxine and Brenda at the office on Bonniebank from time to time and he and his family were always kind and polite to me. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Morris says:
May 23, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. I have fond memories of him. He was always so kind to me. Asking God to lift you all up in prayer. With Deepest Sympathy, Angie (HL’s stepdaughter)