Gary Lee Watson, 86, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at his home in Martinsville. He was born Tuesday, November 21, 1939 to the late Donald Wright Watson and Mary Ozela (Whiteman) Haas in Lebanon, Indiana.

He worked as a funeral director for several funeral homes including Goodwin Funeral Home in Frankfort, Grinsteiner Funeral Home in Indianapolis, D.O. McComb and Sons in Fort Wayne, Neal & Summers Mortuary in Martinsville, Carlisle & Son Funeral Home in Mooresville, and eventually Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville. Gary was a people person who graciously served those in need with kindness, compassion, and a friendly personality.