When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go

Mr. Richard Watson, age 85, of Pikesville, Maryland formerly of Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Maryland.

Home Going Celebration will be conducted on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00pm in the sanctuary of Sarepta Missionary Baptist Church in the Inez Community of Warrenton, North Carolina. The Reverend Quincy W. King, Sr., Pastor will officiate, and burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Richard leaves to mourn: his wife, Geraldine; one granddaughter, Diamonese; three great-grandsons, Damonte, My’khai and Marquis; two brothers, Thomas and Sanders, Jr.; three sisters, Maggie, Irene and Lizzie; one sister -in-law, Vivan; three brothers-in-law, Leroy, Ike, and Telia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,other relatives and friends.

He may be viewed one hour prior to service at the church.

Professional Services Entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.