Harlow Watson

Harlow K. Watson, 81, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home with his son and daughter by his side.  Harlow was born July 24, 1938 to Kernie and Leatha (Spradlin) Watson in Carey, Ohio. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1957.  When he was 14, he saw a black-haired girl on a swing set, and he promptly announced that he was going to marry that girl someday and six years later he married Maxine (Caudill) on September 20, 1958 in Marshall, MI. They immediately took custody of Maxine’s younger siblings, James, Geraldine, and Jerry.  Harlow and Maxine moved their family to Kendallville in the winter of 1967 and Harlow worked at Kendallville Foundry as Purchasing Agent. Harlow accepted a position at Detroit Stoker Company in the purchasing department and he retired from there in 2000.

He is survived by his son Timothy K. Watson and his daughter, Jodi K. Brayton, both of Kendallville. Grandson, Michael and granddaughters, Kayliegh Watson, Emily Brayton and a bonus granddaughter, Nancy Abell. Great-granddaughter, Alaina Watson of Albion. Daughter-in-law, Laura (Schwab) Watson of Kendallville. His sisters, Beatrice Walters and Naomi Watson of Kendallville and Caroline Logan of Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, his son Craig, his son-in-law Mark Brayton, brother Robert Watson, and the brother-in-law and sister-in-law he raised, Jerry Caudill, and Geraldine Clugston-Gussman.  

Visitation and a memorial service will both be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.  Visitation will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 PM with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 PM.  Private burial will occur at a later date.  Share a favorite memory or send a condolence online at hitefuneralhome.com.  Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home.

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