November 27, 1982 - March 7, 2025

CHARLES LEROY WATSON, age 42, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Friday, March 7, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Watson was born in Bartow, Fla., on November 27, 1982, to Beth Ann Watson and James William Pace. Mr. Watson was a 2001 graduate of Franklin County High School. He was employed for approximately 20 years for the Waffle House Corporation. He more recently was employed with Door Dash for the past few years. His family loving referred to him as a "nut" and absolutely not a shy person. He left an impression on everyone he met. He had the biggest heart of any one you would ever want to meet. He loved anything to do with electronics, drones and model cars he and his brother worked on. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Katrina Davis of Lakeland, Fla., mother, Beth Fraser and father, James Pace both of Estill Springs, brothers; Ronald Watson (Angela) of Manchester, Bobby Fraser and wife (Starleigh) of Estill Springs, sisters, Patricia Sorrell of Winchester and Danielle Burns of Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sally Pace and maternal grandparents, Patricia and Albert Watson.
A Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening, March 13, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.