Edward Michael Watson, 78, of Broadway, VA passed away October 16, 2023 at Life Care Center of New Market.

He was born March 28, 1945 in Ellicott City, MD to the late Ernest and Erma Gainer Delawder.

Edward was a welder at Walker Manufacturing.

On December 19, 1964 he married the former Joyce Hottinger, who survives.

Also surviving is one daughter, Sandy Morris and husband Justin of Broadway, Jeffrey Watson and wife Nikki of Bridgewater, Mike Watson and wife Ella of Mt. Jackson; grandchildren, Ashley,  Tiffany, Amanda, Brian, Bentley; 11 great grandchildren.

Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

There will be no viewing or visitation at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Burial at Perry Moyer Memorial Cemetery will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA  22815.