Leslie Emil Watson

Dudley – Mr. Leslie Emil Watson, 79, of 152 Sleepy Creek Drive, died Friday at his home.

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late James Kirby Watson and Matilda Watson and was married to the late Mildred Boyette Watson. Mr. Watson was a retired carpenter and built houses in Wayne County for a number of years. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Memorial services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eugene Carpenter officiating.

Mr. Watson is survived by his daughter, Lynn W. Rowe of Goldsboro; a sister, Catherine Kopis of California; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Pemberton.

The family will gather to receive friends on Monday from 1-2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home.