Herbert Clyde Watson Iii

Herbert “Herb” Clyde Watson III, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his farm barn in Winston Salem.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 17, 2023, at Friedberg Moravian Church conducted by Pastor Jimmy Newsome and burial to follow in the church graveyard.

The family will see friends prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM.

Mr. Watson was born November 11, 1947, in Orange County to the late Herbert C. Jr. and Frances Oakley Watson of Carrboro. A lover of farming, gardening, and caring for his beloved horses, he spent his last hours doing what he loved most. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father in-law, Frank Reid; and his mother in-law, Merlene Reid.

Surviving is his wife of 26 years, Pat Lambeth Watson of the home; stepson, Todd Lambeth (Gia); step-granddaughter, Ana Lambeth of Wilmington; two sisters, Kathy Watson Waters (Ken) of Raleigh, and Vivian Watson Dickerson of Florida. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins.

Herb was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and then worked at NCNB Parkway Ford, Flow Lexus, and Plemmons RV World before retiring. After retirement, Herb and Pat ran Hidden Creek Farm and Produce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Frieberg Moravian Church 2178 Friedberg Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net