Lewis Franklin Watson

Lewis Franklin Watson, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Sylva, NC on March 31, 1943, to the late Lewis Victor and Mary Franklin Watson.

Lewis is a veteran of the US Army. He worked for C.R. Industries in Gastonia and Parker Hannifin Hydraulics in Kings Mountain, where he retired as a machinist.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Tollie Watson; brothers, Alvin Leo Watson, Wayne Odell Watson, Jerry Kendall Watson, Keith Watson

Lewis is survived by his sons, Lyndon Victor Watson, Michael Patrick Watson; daughter, Connie Lynn Watson McFalls and husband Jerry L. McFalls Jr.; brother, David Harold Watson; grandchildren, Christina Hyslop, April Austin, Ashley McFalls, Jerry Wayne McFalls, Justin McFalls, Heather Rodell, Devon McFalls; great-grandchildren, Braylen and Jade Silapeth, Mila Thanonglit, and thirteen others; one great- great- grandchild.

A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Tommy McFalls will be held 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, Nc 28052. Visitation will be from 11am – 12pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC.

Condolences may be made online at: www.greenefuneral.com .