Hershel Watson, 84, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Henry Community Health. He was born on February 20, 1933 in Monticello, KY a son of the late Ale Watson and Dicey Rigney.
Hershel and his wife moved to New Castle in 1954 where he worked as a farmer and retired from the City of New Castle. He served 20 years ministry at 1st Baptist Church in Hagerstown, IN. Hershel loved his nursing home ministry and telling people about the love of Jesus. Hershel enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his farm in Hagerstown and spending time with all his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, six children, Gladys (Homer) Poss of Greenville, MI, Alta (Jerry) Hardgrove of New Castle, Kelvin (Sherrie) Watson of New Castle, Connie (David) Thompson of New Castle, Patricia (Rick) Pierce of St. Johns, FL, and Melvin (Alesia) Watson of New Castle and their deceased son, Danny Watson in 1976; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren
In addition to his parents, Hershel was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Criswell) Watson August 11, 2017; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Services will be held at 12:00p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Rev. Charles Dugger officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-12 Saturday prior to the service. Memories or condolences of Hershel may be shared at
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