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Official Obituary of

Rodney Watson

December 13, 1955 ~ December 10, 2025 (age 69) 69 Years Old
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Rodney Watson Obituary

Mr. Rodney Watson, age 69, of Sanford, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. 

Obituary

Rodney Watson, 69, of Sanford, NC, son of the late George Edward Watson and Bettye Watson, was born on December 13, 1955. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Rodney was preceded in death by one sister, Bettina M. Seymoure.

Rodney graduated from Sanford Central High School in 1974. He dedicated over a decade at Moen in Sanford, where he retired. Rodney had a love for life, including cars, and cheering on his favorite college basketball team, Duke Blue Devils.

Rodney is survived by his two sons, Darrell Johnson and Demiko Watson (Jacinta); five grandchildren, Kenisha L. Coons (Johnnie), Devin D. J. Jenkins (Nylivia), Alexander J. Jones, Ahmon S. Watson and Aja Q. Watson; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Jacqueline A. Watson; one brother-in-law, Ronald Seymoure; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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Services

Flower Delivery
Friday
December 19, 2025

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St.
Sanford, NC 27330

Memorial Service
Saturday
December 20, 2025

1:00 PM
Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St.
Sanford, NC 27330

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