Michael Dean Watson
February 14, 1962 ~ February 7, 2021
Michael Dean Watson, 58, Martinsville, passed away February 7, 2021. Mike was born February 14, 1962, in Indianapolis, to the late Ronald Dean Watson and Marjorie (Shipley) Watson, who survives.
He graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1981 and married Christina Carter on July 13, 1985. Mike worked for 17 years at Design & Build before starting his own business, C & M Construction. He was a general contractor and a very talented designer and builder. Mike truly had a gift as a visionary and took incredible pride in seeing his projects through to completion. He was defined by his hard work ethic, but created a balance by also being the life of the party. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and enjoyed volunteering with their food pantry, the Impact Center. He always looked forward to summer months when many happy memories were created boating on Lake Monroe. He loved the social part of being at the lake too – Mike loved God and loved people. Above all, Mike was a wonderful provider and protector for his family. He will be fondly remembered by his loved ones and many friends for his great ability to make people feel valued and important.
Survivors include his wife and best friend, Chris; children, Greg (Kristen) and Jenna; mother, Marjorie; brothers, Gary (Sharlene) and Randy (Leslie); and many good friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 11, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will be Friday, February 12, 2021, in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. A procession will begin from O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street at 10:45 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Impact Center at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My sincerest condolences to Chris and family! My prayers to you all!
May God give you comfort, peace, and strength during the difficult days ahead. Lifting your family up in prayer!! He will be missed by so many of us!
Sending thoughts of peace and courage for you all. You will be in my prayers. I love you very much Jenna.
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy for your family. You are in our thoughts and we love you!!!! Ron and Lauren LoBianco
I will never forget the vast amount of knowledge mikey shared with me about the construction industry. He taught me about running a General contractor business and gave me an opportunity when others wouldn’t. Mike was a great man who cared about his employees and the kind of person I strive to be every day. You will be missed Mike.
We are all so sorry for your loss, Jenna! We are thinking about you, sending you all the positive vibes, thoughts and prayers!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and her family. I can remember you two dating in high school and going to the prom.
I remember sitting on my back porch eating dinner with the neighborhood friends. Seeing both of you at church and care group meetings. Mike also showed up when I had a problem with my driveway and took control to pour a New concrete apron. Chris And Mike you’re always so nice to everyone.
Holding You and your family close in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our condolences.
Wishing you peace, comfort, and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hoping you will find comfort and strength in your memories and loved ones. Karen Brock – State Auto Insurance
Chris & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace and comfort in your time of grief. My sincerest condolences. Kim Elliott-State Auto Ins Co
You’ll be greatly missed!
Chris, my condolences and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Peace be with you.
Our deepest condolences. Mike will forever be missed.
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Dean Watson
Mike was my first best friend. We played together every day as toddlers until my family moved to KY. My heart goes out to Chris and the rest of his family. May God give you strength to make it through this horrific time. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Kim B. Berryman
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Our deepest sympathies for your family. Praying for peace and comfort. Mike will be missed. ❤
Chris, John & I have so many fun memories , pictures and videos, we are so grateful that all of us got to spend time together in December. We will always remember our little stop at McDonald’s, Mike sure did know how to make a person laugh. He will be missed. Sending our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Love John & Brenda Peters
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With many thoughts and memories until we meet again.
Mike was a good neighbor and a great contractor. He took care of my needs when I was down and out and couldn’t do them for myself. Easy to trust. I will miss him.
With prayers that God brings you peace and comfort.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I don’t know how to start. I met mikey playing youth football in the early 70s probably 74 75. We then became best friends. Mike was a very good athlete and champion wrestler in his weight class. Mike was my hero and I looked up to him. He was tough and I was the little e guy with the big mouth. When we were freshman in high school I transferred to his school to be with my best friend. I then found out how popular my friend really was due to his huge personality. We were roller skating on the weekends and hanging out all the time. We had so much fun together. In August 1982 mike called me and said, ‘hey Weebles me and Randy are having a pool party come on over’. That’s where I met my wife Pam. This was 39 years ago! Mike was the best man at my wedding. Mike taught me how to work hard and also how to play hard. I worked for Dean and Margie in their construction business for years. They were my second parents and for that I am grateful. The whole Watson family treated me like their own. With tears in my eyes I will be praying with love in my heart, Sincerely Jeffery Blake Jenkins
Sending prayers of peace and comfort during this sad time.
With deepest sympathy,
Micheal was a hard working man. I am honored to not only get to know him but his amazing family. Micheal was a gracious host making sure everyone had a great time. I hope to one day make the positive impact on the people around me like he did. Rest In Peace.
We are so sorry for the loss of Mike. We hope you find peace in the memories you share together. We are praying for you all.
To Greg, Kristen, and the Watson family. We send our prayers and hugs to you during this time. With deep sympathy and Love, Tom and Kaelynn Smith
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
To our very dear Friend and Co-worker. You will be missed, greatly.
I ran into Mike in the 7th grade rassling as he called it. I wastchwd him go undefeated one year and almost another. Mike is a true competater. I would stay over at his crib and we would move all the furniture to the walls and go at it Until 3 am. We worked our first job washing dishes and then at Welavers restraunt where he became a short order cook . I think Mike’s uniqueness is what made him stand out and be liked and loved by all. Played football together at school and pick up games at Belzer on the weekend . When Mike and Chris stopped by to announce their wedding plans. I was so happy that he found his true friend till the end as our vows say. I lift my glass to the crazy white boy.
Mike was such an entertainer and life of the party! My last memory with him was this past summer. Mike had just fixed the mule that Me, Jenna, and Kristin used to always ride on when we were younger. Mike came down the pool offering to take people on rides (which he had been doing all day lol) and I volunteered to go for a ride like the big kid I will always be. We got on the mule and he could NOT wait to take me on the new “path” his neighbor had created in his backyard. Mike was literally driving so crazy! Jumping tree limbs, cutting corners, etc anything to make me laugh on the ride. The more I laughed and bounced around in the mule the crazier he drove lol he LOVED to make people laugh and he absolutely loved to tell stories. I will miss so many summers spent at Mikes pool, his boat, and Mikes energy. RIP! 🙂
What an awesome guy. I met Mike a few years back at Lake Monroe. We just hit it off like two old friends. I’m sure he would have given me the shirt off his back. I just remember laughing and telling stories back and forth. The lake won’t be the same without you Mike. Rest In Peace my brother.
“Michael Watson” brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!
I spent many amazing days and nights at the Watson house growing up. He and his family even let me stay in their basement for a summer after my freshman year of college with Greg. I will always remember him for his fun-loving spirit, generosity, and the way he inspired me to improve my own work ethic by his example. He means a lot to me, and he was a great man.
I love your memory because his dad Dean did exactly the same crazy moves on that same Mule (I believe). He was a lot like his dad. I will miss him and his fun for life! Thanks for sharing. Kristi Gillin (cousin)
Love all of you Watsons! One of my favorite memories was when Jenna and Kristin visited me in Cali ~2012, when I first moved out here, and Mike and Chris came along to protect their girls! Haha. Good parents! Mike, you’ll forever be missed and we were all blessed to have you as a positive influence in our lives. I’ll always remember the positive energy you brought into any situation. RIP
The sky rains like a chorus of angels weeping for our fallen brethren.
Mike and his family have been such a big part of our life. The memories surround us at this time and are so precious to us. To witness his strong faith in the Lord and the impact his sharing made in others life will go on. Our love to Chris and his children, mother and brothers. Kelley and Ray Stafford
Hello Watson Family, Margie, Randy, Gary, wife Chris and children. What a horrible time in your lives. My heart goes out to you all. Even though I haven’t had contact with any of you for many years , the memories came flooding back when Jeff called to tell me about Mikey. He was overcome with sadness. What a great kid you raised. I was always fond so of him. They were either at your house or mine. Cheers to the great years you had him and on behalf of Jeff Scott and I, He will be missed. Bobbie (Jenkins) deRuiter