Robert Buell Watson, Jr.

Robert Buell Watson, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

A native of Alton, Ill., Rob was the son of Robert Buel Watson, Sr. (Janice), and of the late Clela Mae Goff.

Rob made his career as an HVAC technician. He was a man of faith.

In addition to his father and step-mother, he is survived by his partner, Patricia Ann Glenn; sons, Kenneth Robert Watson (Emily), Steven Buel Watson, Brandon Lionel Watson, and Shawn Lee Watson (Demi); grandchildren, Jaxon, Hudson, Kamden, Layla, and River; sisters, Linda Coggan (George) and Cynthia Blum (Ron); and several nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Rob’s Life was held at 3 p.m. on Monday, November 9, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. A livestream of the service was available at service time. Pastor Allen Rash officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.