Michael Wayne Watson, better known to family and friends as "Little Mike" 50, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center. Born April 11, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Ralph Watson of Piney Point, MD and Mary Rose Watson of Leonardtown, MD.

Mike has lived in St. Mary's County all of his life. He grew up on St. George Island and was his happiest when on the water. Mike's passion and love for the water made him an avid fisherman, crabber and oysterman. He also enjoyed carpentry and home improvement.

In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his siblings, Sueanne Burroughs of Piney Point, MD, Bonnie Lynn Loy (Richard) of Leonardtown, MD, Danny Ralph Watson (Carolyn) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Kathy Lee Watson of Silver Spring, MD, Tammy Marie Watson of Leonardtown, MD and Jimmy Allen Watson of Piney Point, MD. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Bruce Burroughs, Richie Loy, Kevin Loy, Stanley Watson, Kimmy Watson, Lizzy Watson, Sarah Watson, Crystal Adams, Chanel Adams and great-nephews and nieces, step-daughter Melissa and lifelong best friend, Tony Evans.

Mike truly had a great heart. He was a very kind and thoughtful person, and had a great compassion and deep love for his family and friends. He took care of his sick mother for many years. Whenever someone was in need, Mike would do his best to step up and help out the best he could. Mike also had many joyous and fun times fishing, crabbing and hanging out with his friends and family. He was a special friend to many. Mike will truly be missed and our hearts are left empty with his passing.

Mike will always be remembered by his family and friends for his beautiful blue eyes and smile, caring spirit, and his willingness to help out when needed.

Family will receive friends for Mike's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medleys Neck with Father Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 121 Watertown Rd., #2D, Watertown, MA 02472.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.