By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, January 28, 2023
    1:30-2:30 pm
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

  • Service

    Saturday, January 28, 2023
    2:30pm
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral

    Burial in Cisne Cemetery with military rites

  • Full Obituary

    William “Harlan” Watson, 88, of Springport, IN, formally of Cisne, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, IN.

    Harlan was born May 5, 1934, to George C. and Alice M. (Kiger) Watson in Cisne, IL. He married Joan Katherine Bolbecher on January 16, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN. at First Presbyterian Church.

    Harlan was a farmer growing up and then worked in the oil fields. After college he served in the Army Reserves for six years. Harlan then moved to Indiana in the early 1960’s. A very hard worker his entire life, he ran a tight ship. no excuses to be had. He was a good dad, knew how to be tough and when to be soft and very funny. Harlan was part of the Sertoma of East Indianapolis. He and his wife volunteered at Riley Children’s Hospital on IUPUI for a number of years. He made friends very easily and never knew a stranger.

    Harlan is survived by his children, Kim (Mark) Hokanson, of Springport, IN and Michael Watson and a grandson,son of Rob and several nieces and nephews.

    Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan Watson, sons Steven J. Watson and Rob C. Watson, brother Leland Watson and a sister Phyllis Watson.

    Visitation: Saturday, January 28, 2023, 1:30-2:30 pm at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

    Funeral Service: Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 2:30pm at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

    Burial: will follow in Cisne Cemetery. With military honors provided by Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 and the Wayne Memorial Post 4535 VFW.

    In lieu of flowers a memorial may be given to Riley’s Children’s Hospital or SERTOMA of East Indianapolis and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at
    www.meridithfuneralhome.com

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, Il.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Gene Wagner / January 24, 2023 at 5:10 pm

    So sorry to hear, Harlan was a hard worker and a good Sertoman! I am in N. Ft. Myers Fl. and wanted to send my sympathy to the family!

  2. Peggy Thomas Wiseman / January 25, 2023 at 9:20 am

    I have know Harlan since I was 6 and he was 8. He took me to my Senior Prom at CCHS. Our families were good friends. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family from the Wiseman Family in Ohio.

  3. Ronald Williams / January 25, 2023 at 10:50 am

    I will certainly miss my dear friend Harlen, as we had many good conversations over the few years I knew him. We were neighbors but became instant friends and shared a love for seafood as well as good conversation about farming and business as we tried to have a meal together each time he came down to check on the farm. My prayers are with Kim and the rest of the family. There will be a big hole left where his smile and laughter was. May he rest easy until Jesus comes again!

  4. Cindy Hutchison / January 26, 2023 at 3:55 pm

    Kim, I’m so very sorry to hear of Harlan’s passing. I always enjoyed working with him at the Ronald McDonald House. He was a very kind hearted man who will be missed by many. You and your family are in my prayers. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Hugs, love and prayers to you all. Cindy

  5. Darren & Alaina Sander / January 28, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    We’re so sorry for the loss of ur dad always
    Think of all the good times and stay strong ur in our thoughts
    Much love
    The sander family

  6. Nayda / January 31, 2023 at 8:15 am

    From Sarasota FL, sending my warmest hug full of love! Mr Watson was my dear friend Kim’s dad and as we found out years later, a friend of my dad’s as well! What a kind man, just the epitome of a good citizen, good father, good person… It is what every mother wishes their son would grow into as a man. He will leave a big void in his stead, but will stay with me for the rest of my years. He made quite the impression on everyone he met, certainly including me.

    Nayda Cattin

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