Raymond C. Watson Jr., 94, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday. He grew up on a dairy farm in Anniston and served in the Navy during WW2. He married Charlotte “Bet” Bagley in 1948 and they had five children, sons, Lee, David, Coke, and Joe, and a daughter, Ann.
Raymond attended several colleges and universities earning degrees in physics, mathematics and engineering mechanics, and a doctorate in engineering science.
He was long employed at Teledyne Brown Engineering, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Southeastern Institute of Technology, and DESE Consultants. He was the author of three technical histories concerning early radar systems and technology in the Huntsville area. He attended Monte Sano Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, his daughter; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service was held at Maple Hill Cemetery.
