ERIC LEE WATSON SR.

Eric “Rick” Lee Watson Sr., age 55, of Medina, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Ashland, Ohio.

Rick was so determined to win the battle against Melanoma Cancer; he never gave up. He did not want to leave his family behind. He was a loving family man who also liked NASCAR and the Cleveland Indians. Rick was a dedicated employee for over 25 years with Shiloh Industries in Valley City. He also was a skilled “handyman”, always willing to help a friend in need.

Rick will be missed by his loving wife of 25 years and best friend Kelly, son Eric Jr., daughters; Lindy Hughes, Samantha and Jaclyn Watson, grandchildren; Ethan, Mason, Avalee, and Emanuel, his parents Charles and Barbara (nee Haberman) Watson , brother Charles Jr. (Kathy), sister Valerie (Dino) DeNero also including his sisters-in-law; Susan Watson, Donna (Glenn) Winemiller, Lynda (Terry) Shoulders, Dawn (Dave) Knight, Kristine (Mike) Prochaska, Faye (Rob) Rivera, brother-in-law Howie Seipel and many treasured nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother Greg and special mother-in-law Noreen Seipel.

Friends may join the family for Visitation on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 3 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road,(corner of River Styx and Rt. 18) Medina, OH 44256. 10 AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212. Rev. Paul Lintern will be officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.