Marlin Harrison Watson^[1]

1948 - 2013  (65 years)

• Name	Marlin Harrison Watson
  Born	22 Sep 1948
  Gender	Male
  Died	11 Oct 2013  [2]
  Buried	14 Oct 2013	P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee
  Person ID	I49594	Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest
  Last Modified	3 Jan 2015

  
  

  Father	Frank Harrison Watson,   b. 14 Dec 1919, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee ,   d. 30 May 1991, Sevier County, Tennessee  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Oma Mae Holcomb,   b. Abt 1925,   d. 9 Jul 2000, Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee  (Age ~ 75 years)
  Family ID	F40384	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Ann Ogle
  Married	27 May 1967
  Children	+ 1. Martin Harrison Watson, Jr.,   b. 31 Jul 1969  (Age 54 years) + 2. Alicia Watson
  Family ID	F18401	Group Sheet

  
  

• Event Map		Buried - 14 Oct 2013 - P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee  = Link to Google Maps   = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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• Notes

  ---------- Reference: "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 222.

  
  

• Sources

  [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 30 May 1991. Frank Harrison Watson obituary [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 11 Oct 2013. September 22, 1948 - October 11, 2013 Guestbook Photos Services Marlin Harrison Watson, "The Kid" age 65 of Gatlinburg, TN went to be with his Lord, Friday, October 11, 2013. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was born on September 22, 1948 and spent his entire life in the mountains that he loved. He graduated from his beloved Gatlinburg-Pittman in June of 1966. On May 27, 1967, he married the love of his life Ann Ogle Watson. Marlin was a successful electrician and business owner. He leaves his legacy behind in many of the beautiful homes and buildings that paint the gorgeous picture of Gatlinburg. He lived to take care of others and that is evident in the many football teams he coached, his service on the Gatlinburg School Board of Education, and the time spent at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg serving as a deacon. He was an avid fan of the University of Tennessee and spent many Friday nights standing on the sidelines showing his support of the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders. His favorite past times were fishing, golfing, and playing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Harrison Watson; mother Oma Mae Watson; father-in-law Hugh J. Ogle; mother-in-law Bootsie Parton Ogle; brother-in-law Todd Ogle; and sister-in-law Ersilia Watson. Marlin is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Ogle Watson; his son Mark Watson and wife Melanie Watson; daughter Alison Watson Hardison and husband Brian Hardison; grandchildren Luke Watson, Maggie Hardison, and M'Lynn Hardison; brother Don Watson; sister Kay Bowles and husband Bennie Bowles; sister-in-law Cindy Day; sister-in-law Penny Ogle and husband Scott Ogle; brother-in-law Tracy Ogle; and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Regan Morris family. Donations can be made at SmartBank or Citizens National Bank to the Regan Morris Benefit Account or mailed to 2789 English Hills Dr., Sevierville, TN 37876 Funeral service 5 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg with Rev. Larry Burcham and Rev. David Ayers officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Roaring Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)