Teddy R. Watson ,73, passed away at home on April 9, 2021. He was a native of Dunn, North Carolina and a resident of Hampton, Virginia for 37 years. Teddy retired as Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air force after 23 years of service. He later became territory manager for S. Schwartz Sales serving military commissaries for many years.

Teddy is preceded in death by his mother, Blonzie Dean; father, Rexford Earl Watson; brothers, James, Larry and Earl Watson; sister, Pat Coats; and adopted son, Brian Watson. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diane M. Watson; twin brother, Freddy Watson of Dunn, NC; adopted children, Mark Bagayao, Precilla and Theo Schneider, Marsha Soule, Lynn Bagayao, Emily Watson, and Teddy Watson, Jr.; stepson, Tom Jones (Melanie); stepdaughter, Lacy Haynesworth (Clyde); grandchildren, Ethan Jones (Harly) and Brianna Jones, Zoeie and Asalyn Haynesworth, Dwayne and Teddy Watson, Nikolas Weiser, Christopher and Alex Soule, Timmy Watson, and Christina and Jessica Schneider; and great-grandchildren, Mia Jones and Jordyn Schneider.

Teddy was a hard worker and loved by many friends and coworkers and will be greatly missed.

Remembrances will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America at dementia society.org

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.