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Charles W. Watson, age 67, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. He was born March 4, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Olan and Doris (Krull) Watson. Charles graduated from Constantine High School in 1976 and received his Bachelor’s degree in broadcast electronic technology from Ferris State University in 1979. Charles began is career with Bell Telephone in Three Rivers and retired as supervisor of equipment installation with Verizon in 2012 after 30 years of employment. He enjoyed camping with his family in northern Michigan, biking, and was a fanatic sports fan of all the Detroit teams and the University of Michigan.
Surviving are his brother David (Terri) Watson, Constantine, nephew Alex Watson, Constantine, and niece Samantha (Jason) Kalaw, Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine from 10 am to 12 pm. Memorial contributions may be directed to Wounded Warriors Project, at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Sign Charles’ online guest book and leave a message for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
