Anthony Winston " T ony" Watson, 81 of Dayton, Tennessee died Saturday , March 25, 2023 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga .

Born on May 3, 1941, to the late Edwin and Gladys Colbaugh Watson, Tony was a lifelong resident of Rhea County. He was a truck driver for his entire working career including; driving a milk truck for Ray Lyons, Ted Gibbs Trucking and Jolley Trucking. He was of the Protestant faith. Tony enjoyed fishing, whittling and woodworking, feeding the birds and squirrels and following NASCAR racing.

Tony was also preceded in death by his wife Wanda Sue "Susie" Watson, his brother Ronnie Watson and his son-in-law Ray Brady.

Survivors include his sons Mike Watson of Dayton, Pete (Angel) Watson of Dayton , and Dale (Etta) Watson of Spring City, his daughter Jamie Brady of Dayton, his sister Edwina (Bill) Webb of Grandview, his grandchildren Lance Watson, Chelsea Massey, Chase Watson, Hunter Brady and Lil y Brady, his great grandchildren Wyatt and Whitley Watson, Liam and Crew Watson and Tucker Massey and severa l nieces and nephews. Tony also had a great love for his pets "Charlie" and "Lucy".

Funeral services will be Tuesday , March 2 8 , 2023 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Suttles officiating. Inter ment will follow in the Spring City Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Vaughn Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer Association Southeast TN Chapter, 735 Broad St, Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN  37402.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of the arrangements of Tony Watson. Please sign our online guestbook at vaughn- funeral-home.com .