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Walter Scott Watson Jr., retired accountant

October 20, 2019

Walter Scott Watson Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his home in Rehoboth Beach. He was born in the District of Columbia, son of the late Walter Scott and Nancy Adams Watson.

Prior to retiring, he resided in Chevy Chase, Md., and Alexandria, Va. He graduated in 1950 from the Saint Albans School for Boys and attended George Washington University. He served in the Navy reserve from 1950-56. Following employment at Eastman Kodak Stores and Vitro laboratories, he received his degree of associate in business administration from Benjamin Franklin University in the District of Columbia. After relocating to Rehoboth Beach, he worked as part-time comptroller at the Seaside Country Store in Fenwick Island, and volunteered at the All Saints’ Thrift Store and Delaware Seashore State Park.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Bryan-Watson of Rehoboth Beach; his sons Scott Watson of Philadelphia, Pa., and W. Keith Watson of Louisiana; his daughter, Katherine Williamson of Rockville, Md.; three stepsons, Bradley Miller, Jeffrey Miller and Mark Miller; 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, at noon, Monday, Nov. 4.

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