Coach Darrell Watson, age 66, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol.
Mr. Watson was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee and son of Minnie Merle Rowan Watson, Maryville, TN and the late Lawrence Watson. In addition to his father, Mr. Watson was also preceded in death by one sister, Peggy White.
He was a member of Fist Baptist Church of Kingsport and attended Boones Creek Christian Church.
With a coaching career that reigned for 42 years, he experienced success at Church Hill High School, East Tennessee State University, Sullivan East High School, Tennessee High School, Volunteer High School, and Dobyns Bennett High School. He spent 25 years at Dobyns Bennett High School, and will always be known as an “Indian.”
Survivors include one son, Evan Watson, Kingsport; and one daughter, Emily Watson, Kingsport.
Memorial services will be conducted 7:30 pm Monday, March 18, 2013 at Boones Creek Christian Church, 305 Christian Church Rd. Gray, TN, with Minister David Clark and Dr. Marvin Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:30-7:30 pm Monday prior to service.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society NE Office 508 Princeton Rd. Suite 102 Johnson City, TN 37601.