Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Watson, Fred January 4, 1951
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Jan 20,1951
Norfolk - Fred Watson, 64, of 213 Lewis street, whose death and funeral was
announced last week, was widely known in this city as “Fred, the Horseman.” For
years he had been a familiar figure participating in street parades seated in an
antiquated buggy drawn by a highly decorated horse or mule.

Fred fell dead on lower Chapel street on Jan. 4 following a lingering illness of
several months. His funeral was held at the Hale Funeral Chapel. A native of
Raleigh, NC, he came to this city with his parents when 11 years of age. He was
a popular member of Eureka Lodge, Inc.

He is survived by a brother, John Watson of 607 Cumberland street, also two
nieces and nephew.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

WATSON, FRED I7271 Section OLD CALVARY, Block 61, Lot F, Space 5 0 01/07/1951

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