Rubin “Shorty” Lee Watson, 93, died Jan. 10, 2013, at Atlantic Healthcare Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Madison County and moved to Vero Beach at age 12 from his birthplace.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy.
He was a barber working for several Vero Beach area barber shops.
Survivors include his daughter, Nina Watson, of Vero Beach; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, with Pastor Jerry Shepherd of 20th Avenue Church of God, Vero Beach, officiating.
Interment will follow in Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach, with military honors presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
