Costner Funeral Home | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Robert Eric "Tottie" Watson

Robert Eric "Tootie" Watson, 67, was born Nov 10th, 1953 in Gastonia NC, and departed his life on February 12, 2021, in Spartanburg, SC with his family by his side.

He is survived by his parents: Robert and Josie Watson of Spartanburg SC; sisters: Robbin W. Nichols of Greensboro, NC and Christal W. Pereira of Greenville, SC; children: Robert Eric Ford of Gastonia, NC, Erica Wright of Gastonia, NC, Jermaine Alexander of Charlotte, NC and Tenia Watson of Greer, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

In his earlier years, Tootie graduated from Ashbrook High School and continued on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from North Carolina A&T. Tootie had a larger-than-life personality and touched many by his jokes and bright smile. He was smooth with the ladies, a game slayer, and an overall outlaw. To have known him is to have loved him.

The way he died is like the way he lived; he wrote his own rules, fought authority, and paved his own way. Those who knew him lost a shining light in their lives. With the deepest sorrow, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, and prayers.

Arrangement Are As Follow:

Place: Costner Funeral Home Chapel

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Gastonia, North Carolina

Guest Book

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Tootie Watson, may God give all of you peace and comfort during your time of bereavement on behalf on your love one. Love and prayers always Rev. Clem/Diane McMillan

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To my Watson and Marshall family I am heartbroken to learn of Tootie's passing no words for this terrible loss. Tootie was a sweet cousin fun loving in school just super cool. We lost touch after the family moved from Gastonia but, I would see Josie at the Highland reunion always asked about the family. Our loss but Heaven's gain. Love you cousin. Linda Barber Dawkins

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My condolences too the family. We were classmates. He was a very nice petson.

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Words cannot express the sympathy I feel. Condolences to the family. I was thinking of you guys and Tootie just last evening. I guess it was a sign. May he rest in peace. My first true love. Debra Friday-Smith

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My Condolences to the Watson Family. Treasured memories always.

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To The Watson Family: I would like to offer my deepest condolences. May Tottie R.I.P. Robin Ward-Antrum

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To The Watson Family. Im sorry to hear of the oassing of " Tottie". Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers. Barbara Massey Arnold

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I remember Tootie and his sister's. R.I.P. they were a nice family. Vanessa Craig Wilson

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I was so sad to receive this news. Rest in heaven, Tottie. Patsy Johnson Frazelle

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My heart aches to hear this news. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Watson family. May God continue to bless this family. Charles and Barbara Love

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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