San Antonio Watson, Jr.

San Antonio Watson, Jr., 31, of Durham NC, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, January 30, 2022. San Antonio Watson Jr., son of San Antonio Watson Sr. (Dawn) and Jacqueline Yvette Watson was born on June 27th, 1990, in Charleston, SC. He graduated in 2008 from Spring Valley High School in Columbia, SC. He was a dedicated employee at Bojangles for many years, receiving three employee of the month awards. After birth, he was christened at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Charleston, SC, and later, he was confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hollywood, SC. He was a member of Agape Worship Center in Columbia, SC where he served on the usher board. He later became a member of Victorious Praise Fellowship Church in Durham, NC where he continued ushering. Antonio, as his close family members called him, was always there to give a compliment, lend a helping hand, and show an infectious smile when it was most needed. He enjoyed watching his favorite television shows: In the Heat of the Night, COPS, and Chicago Fire, and would often discuss the storylines with family members. He loved his family dearly and he will truly be missed.
Antonio leaves behind many to cherish his memories: his devoted parents, San Antonio Watson Sr. (Dawn) and Jacqueline Yvette Watson; his siblings: Meghan L. Watson, Sattin M. Young, Bradley M. Watson, Patrick B. Griffin, and Jaden S. Watson; nephew and niece: Cameron A. Watson and Journee K. Watson; his grandparents; grandmothers: Virginia K. Watson and Ernestine Murray; grandfather: Eugene Mitchell (Louise); aunt: Juan Watson; special cousin: Monique M. Rivers, and a host of caring aunts, uncles, and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, the late Jefferson Watson, and his grandmother, the late Juanita V. Murray.