Wyckliffe “Wyck” Thomas Watson

April 19, 1939 - January 6, 2022

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Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery (Simpsonville)

500 Holland Road

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 963-5072 |

Saturday 6/18, 11:00 am

Wyckliffe “Wyck” Thomas Watson, 82, husband of Nancy Ceccon Watson, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Born in Greenville in 1939, he was a son of the late A. Paul Watson and Sarah Catherine Austin Watson.

Wyck graduated from Simpsonville High School and went on to Clemson College. After graduation in 1962, he enlisted in the United States Army. After completing Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry. In 1967, he served one tour in Vietnam as a Civil Affairs Officer in Duc Pho. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit and the Special Forces Tab.

Mr. Watson was a man of strong faith and was actively involved in the church where he held numerous leadership roles. He enjoyed serving others through Prison Fellowship, mission trips, and teaching.

In addition to his loving wife of 49 years, he is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Watson Vogel (Joshua) of Williamsburg, VA and Ashley Watson Kilmartin (Matthew) of Concord, MA; and grandchildren, John, Paul and Nancy-Caroline Vogel, and Jackson, James, Catherine and Austin Kilmartin. Also surviving are four brothers and their families, Lawrence Watson (Toshiko) of Bellevue, WA, Austin Watson (Carol) of Hendrsonville, NC, Michael Watson (Ginnie) of Columbia, and Erwin Watson (Lea) of Greenville.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Church, 500 Holland Road, Simpsonville, SC, 29681.

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Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery (Simpsonville)

500 Holland Road

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 963-5072 | Map

Saturday 6/18, 11:00 am

Wyckliffe “Wyck” Thomas Watson, 82, husband of Nancy Ceccon Watson, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Mount Pleasant, SC. Born in Greenville in 1939, he was a son of the late A. Paul Watson and Sarah Catherine Austin Watson. Wyck graduated from Simpsonville High School and went on to Clemson College. After graduation inContinue Reading

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Nancy, so sorry to hear about your loss. Was online looking up people and saw where Wych had passed last January. Hope you are doing ok. Saw that you live on Edisto Island.. we vacation there occasionally at my bosses house. Phil and I and Jordyn still live in Greenville.. Been a long time since working at Rich’s Travel. Take care of yourself. Patti Brady bradypp@att.net

Kim and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss of your father.I have fond memories of your family while you were at Bethel. Carol Ann Elmore

I was one of Wyck's customers for years. He was a good, honest man and became a friend as well as a colleague.

I worked for Mr. Watson for many years, when he had Watson's Tire, he was a great friend and a great employer, he will be missed by so many.

Wyck was always aware of the weak and did what he could to help. He was one of the hardest working persons I have ever known. I am sure he is already working to make heaven a better place. He was the best big brother anyone could wish for. I miss him dearly.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jamie & I worked with Wyck & his brother Erwin. Wyck was always a pleasure to be around and you could always count on him to make you laugh. He will be greatly missed by many. As the old saying goes (“He was one of the Good ones!)

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.