ERNEST R. WATSON, JR. age 69, resident of Columbia Station, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 20 at the Southwest Residential Hospice in Strongsville. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, playing golf and the Browns. He was the past treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers Local #2265. He is the beloved husband of 50 years of Susan, dear father of Ernest R. Watson III (Sara) and the late Michelle Watson, brother of Jim R. Watson and the late John Watson. He is the grandfather of Tiffany L. Schmidt, Kane Schmidt, Ernest R. Watson, IV and Garett R. Watson. Great grandfather of Henry. Friends may call on Wednesday May 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Baker, Osinski, Kensinger Funeral Home 206 Front St. Berea where a memorial service will be held at 8:00 p.m. following calling hours. Private interment will be at the Old Columbia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.