Otis Watson, Jr., 73, passed away on February 13, 2020 at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton.  A native of Littleton, North Carolina, a resident of the Hampton-Newport News area for over 59 years, Otis was born on October 23, 1946 to the late Otis Watson and Kattie W. Watson and married Chrystal S. Watson of Hampton.  Otis was a Purple Heart Veteran of the U. S. Army.  He retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, with Elder Vivian Burke.  Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the funeral home.  O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.