Alford Thomas Watson

Beloved husband of Ina Watson (nee Black). Loving father of Linda Poling (the late Larry Poling), Brenda Kamphaus (Dave), and Tim Watson. Cherished grandfather of Trisha Cravens, Ryan Poling (Angela), Joshua Poling, Matthew Kamphaus (Alison), Jillian Marsini (Christian), Kristine Hull (Jamie), and Kevin Kamphaus (Megan). Affectionate great grandfather of Dylan Cravens, Regan Goodyear (Matthew), Josslyn Poling, Chase Poling, Grant Poling, Anna Kamphaus, Joseph Kamphaus, Sophie Kamphaus, Gianna Marsini, Logan Marsini, Nathan Marsini, Emma Hull, Ethan Hull, Chase Kamphaus, William Kamphaus, Keegan Kamphaus, and Emery Kamphaus. Sibling of Susan Godbey (Marvin), Vernie Watson, and the late Myrtle Russel, Matrie Billings, Elmer Watson, Maria Newton, Freda Singleton, Maye Tridle, Mack Watson, and Edgar Watson. Son of the late Oral and Elsie Watson. Also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Tom enjoyed riding his motorcycles which he had many over the course of his lifetime, and often having three at one time. He enjoyed seeing the country on his bike with his wife Ina, friends, and sometimes alone. Not only his love of riding the bikes, he could repair any bike to make them “purr”. Tom was a jack of all trades, which he proved in flipping over 12 houses with Ina and being the neighborhood handyman to call when anything needed repaired. Tom also enjoyed smoking cigars with his Tuesday “Cigar Club” and with son in law and grandson. For added enjoyment he would sometimes include a glass of bourbon. Tom did not know a stranger. He would talk to anyone about anything and everything, and in his mind, was always right! Tom also loved participating in auctions and would brag about the bargains he got, especially after he added a $5 part and reselling it for 10x what he paid.

The most important thing to Tom was the love of family. He loved attending family birthday events, holidays with family, and extended family reunions, and was thrilled when he knew the “cousins” were getting together. But the love of his wife Ina and his three children were his most valued treasure.

Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., Ohio 45044 on Tuesday, May 13 from 10:30 until time of Funeral Service at 12:30. Minister Billy Mason will be officiating and cremation will follow privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude or the American Heart Association.