Toney Lewis Watson

Mr. Toney Lewis Watson, (Flip) 48, of Victoria, VA entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, VA.  Mr. Watson was born in Lunenburg County, VA February 14, 1960 to the late James and Ola Watson. At an early age Toney joined Mount Mitchell Baptist Church, Drakes Branch, VA. Toney enjoyed fishing and playing ball he was the best back catcher in the family.  Cherishing his memories are his wife, Forest Vernell Carrington Watson, of Fort Mitchell, VA; two step-sons, Gene and Riad Carrington of Fort Mitchell, VA; eight sisters, Patricia Watson of Rehoboth, VA, Betty Foster (Raymond) of Halifax, VA, Juanita Gayles Faines, , Bobby J. Henry, Annie Pulliam all of Chase City, VA, Arlene Watson of Richmond, VA, Carrie Gregory (Robert) of East Orange, NJ and Charlotte Bowman of Rehoboth, VA; four brothers, Charlie Watson (Dora), Franklin Watson Sr. (Joyce), Edward Watson Sr. (Nannie) all of Chase City, VA, and James “Bugman” Watson of Fort Mitchell, VA.; a devoted sister-in-law, Joyce Watson, four sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law and a host of uncles, aunts, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends.  Funeral services for Mr. Toney Watson will be conducted 12:00 Noon Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Mount Mitchell Baptist Church, Drakes Branch, VA with Rev. Fran Jackson, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 7 P.M. at Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.  Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1304 North Main Street, Chase City, VA.