Ellis Watson

July 27, 1935 - August 3, 2016

Ellis Watson, 81, of New Castle, IN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, August 3, 2016 at Lindberg Crossing Senior Living in Anderson, IN. Ellis was born on July 27, 1935 in Monticello, KY to the late John Otto and Algie Cora (Martin) Watson. He was a minister of the Gospel who pastored churches throughout Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. A big part of his ministry was evangelistic work and revival meetings. He began the work at New Hope Holiness Church in Lewisville, IN and of late attended Southside Church of the Nazarene in New Castle. Ellis was also a self-employed building contractor with a master electricians license involved with residential and commercial construction. Through this experience he built several churches in Kentucky and Indiana. He is survived by three sons, Wade (wife: Teresa) Watson of Trafalgar, IN, Terry (wife: Nancy) Watson of New Castle, IN and Randy (wife: Carol) Watson of Science Hill, KY; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Sevilla Upchurch of Fishers, IN, Cathy (Gobel) Sutton of Monticello, KY, John D. Watson of Monticello, KY and Reed (wife: Donna) Watson of Science Hill, KY. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Susie (Hollars) Watson; brothers, Phil and wife Lucille Watson, Rayola Watson, Bill Watson and Jay C. Watson; sister Sylvia and husband Glenn McFalls; brother-in-law, Charlie Upchurch, as well as many dear members of the Hollars family. Friends may call from 4 - 8 pm on Saturday at Sproles Family Funeral Home and on Monday August 8, from 9 am – 12 pm at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill, KY. Graveside service and burial will follow on Monday at Parnell Cemetery in Monticello, KY, officiated by Bro. Scott Thrasher. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ellis Watson.