| The Fame Fire Company #3 regrets to announce the passing of Ralph B. Watson, Jr. Mr. Watson was a life member of the Fame where throughout his membership, he and his family were very active in the organization. Mr. Watson joined the Fame in 1950 and moved up the ranks at the Fame serving as Lieutenant (1955), Captain (1956-1958), and Assistant Chief (1959-1967) before serving as Chief of the West Chester Fire Department from 1968-1971. Ralph also served as a company officer for the Fame becoming Financial Secretary (1954-1967), Vice President(1973,1975-1977), and then President from 1978-1986.
Services are as follows...
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Tuesday April, 1, 2014 from 16:00 - 20:00, at Della Vecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd Funeral Home (410 N. Church Street). A Masonic Service will be held at 19:00 hours Tuesday April 1st.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 1000 - 1100 at The Baptist Church of West Chester (221 S. High Street) with the Funeral Service to follow immediately afterwards.
Internment will be at the Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery 1235 Birmingham Road.
Any company wishing to attend, please contact President Don Powers 610-476-1919. |
