Michael E. Watson, Sr

October 9, 1947 - August 30, 2021

Michael Elbert Watson,Sr . affectionately known as “Fatboy and Halfpint “was born on October 9, 1947 , to the late Harmon S. Watson, Sr. and Goldie J. Smith (Johnson) in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on August 30, 2021. Michael was the fourth son of six children He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Michael accepted Christ at an early age and attended Greater Bethel ministries. On December 27, 1975, he married the love of his life, Inez Brenda Watson. Michael worked various jobs, with his last employment being at UMBC, from which he retired. He joined I.B.P.O. Elks of the World in 1974 Spirit of Chesapeake Lodge #1104 and was an active member until his passing. He also enjoyed baking; he would bake his nieces’ cakes for their birthdays. Suddened by his loss are his devoted wife, Inez Watson; sons, Michael Watson, Jr. and Shawn Watson (Baltimore City, MD); daughter, Tondelayo Garnes (Norman) (Charlotte); brothers, Harmon S. Watson, Jr (Fayetteville, N.C.), Richard F. Watson (Cortulla, TX) and Benjamin Jackson (Miami, FL); Sister Angela Watson-Savage (Baltimore, Co.) grandchildren, Darius Bradley; Rachel Watson, Xzavia Watson and Shawn Watson; sisters-in-law Marie Stavis (Fat Girl), Toni Henson, Patricia Randall, Bessie Wilson, Sandra Young, Sarah Young and Sharon Johnson; brothers-in-law Daniel Stavis (Trina), Roosevelt Health, Luther Barksdale, Michael Barksdale and Floyd Young (All of Baltimore, MD); Goddaughters Vondelayo McPhaul (las Vegas, NV Shawnic Spears, and Akira Townes (of Baltimore, MD); special great nephews Damarion Taylor and Ryan Thomas, a host of friends and relatives . Michael was preceded in death by his brothers Phillip L. Watson, and John H. Watson.