Arlie Roy Watson, age 91, of Boone passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Baptist Hospital.  He was born on January 31, 1931 to the late Thomas Watson and Belle Greene Watson.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his spouse, Geneva Lea Watson; one son, Dale Arlie Watson; two daughters, infant Sandra Watson and Juanita Miller and seven brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter, Patricia Watson and husband Jimmy; two sisters, Betty Hollars and Reba Herman; six grandchildren, two special grandchildren, A.J. Miller and wife Samantha and Daniel Miller and wife Jessica; three great grandchildren and one special great grandchild Henry Miller and special canine friend, Fido.

Graveside services will be Friday, August 19, 2022 at Bethelview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Boone at 1:00 P.M. with Mike Townsend officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hopewell Community Church c/o Barbara McKinney, 5585 NC Hwy 194N, Boone, NC  28607 or Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC  28607.

Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Watson family.

Announcement courtesy of Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service.