Horace Milton "Red" Watson Jr.

May 25, 1934 - September 8, 2020

Mr. Horace M. “Red” Watson of Fairburn, GA was born May 25, 1934, and went home to be with the Lord September 8, 2020 at age 86. Red graduated from Campbell High School in Fairburn in 1952. He went on to serve in the Anti-Aircraft division of the United States Army. He then worked for Massy & Fair in sales. He owned Watson Hardware in Fairburn. He loved antique cars and was a member of the Model “A” Restorers Club and drove his Model A’s on many trips. He is preceded in death by his parents, H.M. Watson, Sr., Kate Hardy Watson and sister Evelyn Wright. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jeanne Watson; daughters, Pam Rentz (Pat), Diane Sweat (Mike); 3 grandchildren, Christopher Rentz (Rachel), Katie Hawkins (Jacob), Corey Sweat (Sarah); 5 great-grandchildren, Landon Rentz, Noah Rentz, Jackson Hawkins, Annabelle Hawkins and Mariella Hawkins. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 1:30 until 2:00 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 5675 Hwy 92, Fairburn, GA 30213 (Due to Covid-19, all CDC guidelines will be followed and mask will be mandatory). A memorial service will follow at 2:00 with Rev. Tommy Camp and Dr. Oscar Cope officiating. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 5675 Hwy 92, Fairburn, GA 30213. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.