Kirk J. Watson, 61, of New Tripoli, died May 1, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

Born Sept. 12, 1958, in Abington, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Donna (Hurd) Watson Sr.

A 1976 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, he later worked as a painter and carpenter for his family’s business, AJW Inc., New Tripoli, for many years.

He enjoyed collecting antiques and Indian artifacts.

His survivors include his sister Donna L., wife of William Pulak, of Doylestown; brother Andrew J. Jr. and his wife, Caren Watson, of New Tripoli; and several nieces, nephews; and friends.

Due to the current health concerns, services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in his name may be sent to PANDAS Network, 655 Oak Grove Ave., 1373 Menlo Park, CA. 94026 and/or to Forgotten Felines, 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, PA. 18053.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.