More detail on this person: Watson, Wayne M., 75, of St. Louis, Mo., died on Thursday July 14, 2022. He was born in northeast Philadelphia on June 21, 1947, to the late Martha and Martin Watson. His brother, Dennis, and sister, Wanda, preceded Wayne in death. He is survived by his wife, Linda M. (Riordan) Watson of St. Louis, Mo., and his stepson, Kyle Chandler of St. Louis, Mo., His sons, Christopher Watson and Martin Watson, his nieces, Jennifer Forwood and Michelle King, both of Schwenksville, Pa., and his beloved great nephews, Jake and Conner Forwood, and his great nieces, Brianna and Olivia King. Wayne was a Vietnam helicopter pilot and instructor. He was an active member of the St. Louis Woodworker's Guild serving as president, vice-president, and instructor. He also advised and assisted St. Louis area Boy Scouts in Eagle projects which involved woodworking. After retiring from rehabbing historic homes in the Soulard area, Wayne led a team of fellow woodworkers in rebuilding a wooden vinegar rail car at the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis County. Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tuesday July 26 at 10:00 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Fisher House in St. Louis, PO Box 998, Fenton, MO 63026 or at http://www.FisherHouseinStL.org in Wayne's honor appreciated.
Burial information: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery,
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