Vincent Arthur Watson, III Obituary (1949

Vincent Arthur Watson III, 68, passed away in Port Orchard on January 4, 2018. He was born June 27, 1949 in Wichita, Kansas to Vincent A. Watson Jr. and Mary Ella Watson (Burns), and was one of six children. Vincent married Ruth Phillips on August 25, 1968 in Port Orchard, and together they raised three daughters. Vincent was a full time barber for many years, until beginning a job as a painter at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He maintained his barber license for 48 years, and loved to invite friends and family into his home for haircuts. Vincent also loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed time spent on his motorcycle. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Susan, Pam and Priscilla; and brother Gary. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth; daughters Tracy, Shelly, & Pam; brother Ronald; grandchildren Angel, Gabriel, & Savannah; and great-granddaughter Bailey Ann. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at 12pm at the North Mason Bible Church in Belfair. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Shelly Solman.