Hugh Berisford Watson Sr

February 2, 1930 - December 13, 2016

Hugh Berisford Watson, Sr., 86, of Chicago, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hugh moved to Chicago in 1973 and quickly found employment and worked for Good’s of Evanston as a regular employee. Eventually, he transitioned into a supervisor role in the framing department and retired after 29 years in 2003. Hugh was extremely proud of his family, his 9 children, 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He had many friends and loved spending time with them, but most of all he loved playing cards with his beloved wife Pearl. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Elaine and Leona, and his brother Callymore. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Watson, daughters Carol, Sheryl, Marcella, Lileth, Sandra and Hughette; sons Huston, Hugh Jr., and Cecil. Cousins Roy, Radiance, and Wallace; nephews Errol and Mario and nieces Cynthia, Leila and Joseph Martin, a very close family friend.