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Michael Gene Watson 1981 - 2001

Michael Gene Watson of Wilson, Wilson County, NC was born on February 7, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Comté de Broward County, FL États-Unis, and died at age 20 years old on March 22, 2001 in Raleigh, Comté de Wake County, NC. Michael Watson was buried at Cimetière Evergreen 1300 SE 10th Ave, in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL.
Michael Gene Watson
Wilson, Wilson County, NC 27893
February 7, 1981
Fort Lauderdale, Comté de Broward County, FL, États-Unis
March 22, 2001
Raleigh, Comté de Wake County, NC, États-Unis
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  • Introduction

    I am deeply grateful to Saralyn for sponsoring Michael's Memorial. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you so much to Mary Ann Brown-Powell for the work on Michael's photo. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Gene Watson, 20, died at Duke University Medical Center on March 22, 2001 after a year-long battle with a brain tumor. A new-found deep faith in God kept Michael strong and fearless, willing to face numerous surgeries in the hope he could be cured. Throughout his struggle he remained positive and hopeful, often supporting and encouraging those who loved him and feared for him. During his many hospital stays he went out of his way to befriend, inspire and encourage others. Michael was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale by his mom and step-dad, Ruth and Greg Maduros. In 1999 he graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School where he excelled in many sports, especially football. He was an exceedingly warm and funny young man with many friends. His special and nearly life-long attachment to his dear friend Evan is exemplary of the kind of friendship and love he shared with many. He liked nothing more than to spend time with his friends in his prized red Honda Civic on Fort Lauderdale Beach (see Michael's stone). Soon after graduating, Michael's cancer was discovered. Initial surgery in Ft Lauderdale was at first thought to be successful. Michael married his girlfriend Laura and they moved to North Carolina where Michael planned to work with his father, Walter. Not long after, the cancer reappeared. Multiple surgeries and many treatments failed to erradicate it. Michael was our neighbor and my son's best friend. He was one of those young people who is a "presence" in every room he enters... full of life and energy and warmth. I think he lived more fully in his last year than many people do their whole lives. He never gave up, but went peacefully when the time was right... though it never seemed right to those of us he left behind.
  • 02/7
    1981

    Birthday

    February 7, 1981
    Birthdate
    Fort Lauderdale, Comté de Broward County, FL États-Unis
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  • 03/22
    2001

    Death

    March 22, 2001
    Death date
    brain tumor.
    Cause of death
    Raleigh, Comté de Wake County, NC États-Unis
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Cimetière Evergreen 1300 SE 10th Ave, in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL 33301, États-Unis
    Burial location
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Michael Gene Watson
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Michael Gene Watson, 20, died at Duke University Medical Center on March 22, 2001 after a year-long battle with a brain tumor. Throughout his struggle he remained positive and hopeful, often supporting and encouraging those who loved him and feared for him. During his many hospital stays he went out of his way to befriend, inspire and encourage others.

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