Teddy Watson

Teddy Watson, age 67, of Boone, passed away Friday morning, March 7, 2025 at his home.  He was born December 12, 1957 in Watauga County. 

Teddy was employed with Hickory Construction Company and was most proud of being a member of the crew that helped construct the Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct Bridge.  He valued his time as a volunteer with the Watauga Hunger Coalition for 17 years and his passions were family, riding and repairing his motorcycles and playing video games.

Teddy is survived by his wife, Virginia Oliver Watson; son, Theo Hensley and wife, Caitlin Brown of Butler, TN; grandchildren, Ezekiel Hensley, Daniel Hensley, Waymon Sealey-Brown and Logan Hensley; step-son, Samuel Ritter and adopted son, Dakota Hemrick; and sister and niece, Charlotte Bennett and Anna Bennett. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Melvleen Watson, his brother, Jessie Bennett and infant sister, Tammy.

Services for Teddy Watson will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Austin & Barnes Funeral Home to assist his family with expenses.

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