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Robert Lee Watson


Sunrise: March 4, 1951

Sunset: November 3, 2024

On November 3, 2024, our beloved father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and friend Robert Lee Watson, also known as “Roc, Roscoe, Jazzy Slim, Unk, Roscy Lee,” was called home to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Leon Elliott & Milcey Mae Watson. He was predeceased by his sister, Victoria Wiggins, brother Thurman Lee Watson, and a special brother, Gregory “Fat Cat” Jones.

Roc lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed hanging with his close friends and spending time with his family. In his younger days, he loved playing baseball, basketball, pool, and dice. Roc also loved watching his Westerns and his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, in his spare time. He was well known for his tailored suits, his stylish tilted-brim hats, along with his Stacey Adams, Fennix, Emilio Franco, and Mezlan shoes. When Rossie Lee hit that dance floor, all eyes would be on him gracing that floor with his smooth moves. A dancing machine he was, there wasn’t a dance move he couldn’t do. Hand dancing was his passion, and he’d dance with anyone on the floor. He was very well known for his GENEROSITY, his cool PERSONALITY, and his soft, raspy voice that spoke volumes. When he spoke, you understood and RESPECTED what he had to say. He was VERY well known by both the young and the old. Everyone loved and admired Roc like the true “P-TOWN LEGEND“ that he was.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Katrina Evans, Yvonnya Peoples (Anthony), and Shaketa Pearson (Germaine), one son, Kevin Blunt (Geneva), and a special son, Luqman Abdul Malik. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Also, to cherish his memory, first cousins Carolyn Watson Jackson, Ronald Watson Sr, and Rosalyn Watson Pearson, a niece Dionne Willams, and a host of extended family, special friends (Mike, Willie, Bubba), and the “Unified Gentleman Club.”

Viewing Monday, November 11, 2024 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, Virginia Celebration of Life Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:00 AM Third Baptist Church 461 Godwin Street Portsmouth, Virginia And He Shall Rest Woodlawn Memorial Gardens 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia

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    Mrs Jordan says

    Nice person and he rescued my son and I many years ago

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      Robert Lee Cooper says

      The Bynum Family send our condolences to your family my mother loved him he was a good friend to all other us we will truly miss you

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    Frances Chavous says

    Sincere condolences to the family. RIH

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      Ronald Barnes says

      My sincere condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that others share your heart break. I met Rossie Lee in junior high school, ” S H Clark”. He has always been such a nice person. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

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    Brian Mundon PhD says

    Many days we got together and talked about the Lord. He trusted God with his life. Rest well my friend.

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    Ray Smith, Sr. says

    Rosser was a good friend since the 6th grade at Mt. Hermon Elementary. Even back then he was unstoppable on the basketball. And a sharp dresser. He was a great friend and will be missed by many. Take your rest my Brother!! Condolences and prayers are lifted up for his family.

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    Joyce L Clark Copeland says

    It is with sincere condolences that we express sympathy during the loss of Rossie Lee. May you fine Peace & Comfort in knowing others share your heart break. Sincerely
    Mr & Mrs George A Copeland Jr.
    Ms Denise A Clark

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    Joseph Doc Turner says

    Prayers & Condolences goes out to the family. Met Robert in2010 in Virginia Beach, through a very good childhood friend of mine from I gather he was quite a fine young man. Robert may your soul in peace, you’ve fought a good fight.

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    Deborah Knight says

    To Rossie Lee’s family and host of friends, may the God of all comfort undergird, sustain and give you peace. May precious memories give you strength. Our friendship extends back to our early days at good ole’ Mt. Hermon Elementary School. Fond memories of the Mt. Hermon community! Rest in peace, my sharp dressing brother. #mounthermonstrong

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    Big Red says

    He was a very good person

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    Tony Colden says

    My condolences to the family

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      Carlos Ellis says

      My condolences Trina and Family. I’m praying for all of you. Uncle Jazzy was bigger than life to me. He taught me a lot and showed me a lot. He will never be forgotten. Rest Peacefully Uncle Jazzy.

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    Tony Colden says

    My condolences

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    Tony Colden says

    Condolences

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    Tony Colden says

    Rest in Heaven

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    MILDRED WILSON says

    My condolences to the family. I last saw him about two weeks ago picking up his medicine. He is a true legend and he can dance and dress . He was a good soul and he will be truly missed.

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      Marian Johnson says

      Condolences 🙏🏿 to the family. A nice gentleman gone but not forgotten. I met him dancing & we won the contest that night in Portsmouth. RIHP my brother. Marian from Chesapeake VA

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    Joyce Freeman says

    RIP my Big Brother and Condolences to the Family

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    Bertha Harris says

    My Prayers And Condolences For His Family And May Rocci Lee Rest In Paradise, You Fort A Mighty Battle My Friend.Men Don’t Dress Like That Anymore.From The Harris Family

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    Rose Boone says

    My sincere Condolences to the Family ….Rock was a close Friend of my Dad Bruce E.Boone who recently died on October 13 ,2024 ….Rock was a cool guy and so smooth…May he S.I.P another Angel 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

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    Trinna says

    🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

    💔 You’ve finished the course and ran your race. May your beautiful soul now rest. So many fond memories of Rossie Lee playing baseball with my dad. Just a beautiful person. My sincere condolences 💐

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