Reverend Phillip S. Watson

Reverend Phillip S. Watson

January 22, 1926 - August 27, 2019

Reverend Phillip Watson

(Aiken, SC) - On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, that Great Day arrived.  From the earth Reverend Dr. Phillip Watson transitioned and took the journey to his heavenly home.  Reverend Watson was born on January 22, 1926, in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, to the late Wallace Watson and Louise Peterson Watson.  He graduated from Schofield Normal Industrial High School and attended Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina and Benedict College in Columbia, SC.  He was on the way, seeking after what life had to offer but his passion stayed the same. 

 In 1951, Reverend Watson married the love of his life, the late Thelma Wingfield of Augusta, Georgia.  Together they had two sons: Mr. Phillip Wallace (Josie) Watson of Washington, D.C., and Elder Henry Noah (Carrie) Watson of Columbia, SC.  Family was always his first concern. Reverend and Mrs. Watson ensured that the upbringing of the boys was to focus on being well-educated and to know God.   This union also brought about five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He also leaves to cherish five sisters-in-law:  Dorothy Peterson and Virginia Amos both of Johnston, SC; Elsie Wingfield of North Augusta, SC; Zora Watson of Norristown, PA; and Georgene Crawford of Augusta, GA, and one brother-in-law, John Wingfield of Augusta, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a world of friends.

Arrangements handled by Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.