Michael Wayne Watson, 58, of Riceville, passed away, Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 at an Athens hospital. He was employed by Bowater as an Electrician for the past 42 years. He was very devoted to his job and his family. For the past two years his world revolved around his precious granddaughter, Nevaeh Xaviea Burnette. He loved reading the Bible and was a Bible scholar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ovilee Sutton Watson. He is survived by his wife, Christine Watson of Riceville; step-daughter, Patricia McCleary Burnette and husband, Chris; granddaughter, Nevaeh Xaviea Burnette; aunts, uncles and cousins, Ollie Jean Sprayberry and husband Earl, Sarah Hollena Baggett, Darrell Sprayberry, Bessie Williams, Roy Lee Williams and Ronnie Williams. He is also survived by a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Bill Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the church prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Watson family guest book at www.grissomfh.net.