Bruce H. Watson, 87, of Meyersdale formerly of Garrett, died Jan. 2, 2013, at Golden Living Center, Meyersdale. Born Dec. 19, 1925, in Garrett, the son of John H. and Mary Agnes (Schrock) Watson. Preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth; brothers: John and Theodore; and sisters: Ada, Grace and Emma. Survived by his wife, Frances (Knopsnyder) Watson; children: Charles Watson and fiancee Sherry, James Creek, Pa.; Levada Ackerman, Somerset; Cathy Lishia and husband Jim, Meyersdale; and Douglas Watson and wife Bonnie, Somerset; step-children: Terry Shaffer and wife Fran, Uniontown; Bob Shaffer and Tina Erickson, both of Meyersdale; Billie Jo Hoover and husband Jim, Sarasota, Fla.; Chris Shaffer and wife Joanie, Winchester, Va.; grandchildren: Charles, Anthony and Dillon Watson, Jamie and Roger Werner, Amanda Lishia, and Beth McNulty; and two great-grandchildren. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Salisbury VFW. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting and fishing. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Garrett.
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