George Edward Watson

George Edward Watson, 58, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:15 A.M., Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Ed worked as security for the Du Quoin State Fair.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and Secretary for the Perry County Central Democrat Committee.
He was born December 31, 1945 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Edward Burley and Pauline Anna (Schickendanze) Watson.
He married Deb J. Rancilio on September 3, 1982 at Elkville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three children - Duke E. Watson and wife Michelle of Murphysboro, IL, Seren I. Conner and husband Marc of Campbell Hill, IL and Karl Watson of Durham, NC, and four grandchildren - Madison Conner, Zackary Conner, Mackenzie Watson and Gabrielle Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial mass was held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 29, 2004 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.
Memorial visitation was from 5 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perandoe Evansville Program.
