This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Doval Emmanuel Watson, I, 58, born on March 14, 1955 and passed away on April 5, 2013. We will remember him forever.
Doval Emmanuel Watson was born to Otis Alfonso "Maclean" Huggins and Isa Elizabeth Emmanuel on March 14, 1955 in Mansion, St. Kitts, West Indies. He moved to St. Thomas, USVI at an early age. Baptized as a youth, he grew up in the Moravian Church in St. Thomas where he received and accepted God as his Lord and Savior.
"D" or "DWat" as he was affectionately known graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School in St. Thomas. His love of music led him to Hampton Institute in Hampton, VA where he was recruited to the drum section of the Marching Pirates. As part of a dual-degree program, Doval earned a Bachelor of Science from Hampton Institute in Mathematics and Applied Science as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Electrical Engineering at The George Washington University (GW) in Washington, DC.
It was in the computer lab of GW that Doval met the love of his life, Theresa Watson, and they would eventually move to Alexandria, VA and begin their lives together. Doval’s education provided him with the foundation to pursue his passion and work as a Network Engineer for over 30 years.
Doval and his family spent over two decades in Alexandria, VA before relocating to Chapel Hill, NC where his commitment to the Lord, dedication to his family, and involvement in the community continued. In Chapel Hill, Doval was involved in many community organizations; he was a member of the F.R.E.E Charter School Board, Habitat for Humanity and the President of the Durham-Chapel Hill Hampton Alumni Association. As a faithful member and Trustee of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chapel Hill, Doval played the drums for two choirs, served as the softball coach and president of the bowling league.
Doval also had a great appreciation for his family. From taking many family vacations to playing card games or teaching his children to play the piano, Doval truly enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. Doval is survived by his wife, Theresa, his six children, Larry, Raquel, Isa, Doval II, Jessica, and Daniel, eight brothers, Leslie, Percil, Huggestay, Noris, Elmond, Charles, Alexis, and Lenworth, seven sisters, Olivia, Amber, Jacquelyn, Justina, Linda, Odessa and Shirlene, Mother In-Law, Mary Pearl Cole, and many nieces and nephews.