Larry Leon "Doc" Watson, 56, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Russellville, AR. Larry was born on March 1, 1953 in Poteau, OK to Leon & Eva Nell (Wiles) Watson. Larry was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was a devoted agriculture teacher at Poteau High School for 28 years. He was a member of the LeFlore County Fair Board, the LeFlore County Cattlemen’s Association, and many other associations. Larry’s passion in life was his son, grandson, & his family and his hobbies were ranching and listening to bluegrass music. Larry’s parents preceded him in death.
Larry is survived by his son & daughter in law, Jonathan & Julie Watson & his grandson Parker, all of Havana, AR; uncles and aunts, Frank & Bert Wiles & Robert & Elinor Pierce all of Shady Point, OK, & Vera Watson of Poteau, OK; numerous cousins, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends and former students.
Memorial services for Larry were held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial followed at a later date in Oakland Cemetery of Poteau with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Stephen Fruen, Randy Akins, Billy Thompson, Phil Hamlin, Jason Easley, Jeff Jensen, Everett Seagraves, & Greg Qualls. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Thompson, Skip Baxter, Todd Peters, Wayne Jones, & Buzz Curry.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Larry Leon "Doc" Watson
Larry Leon "Doc" Watson, 56, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Russellville, AR. Larry was born on March 1, 1953 in Poteau, OK to Leon & Eva Nell (Wiles) Watson. Larry was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was a devoted agriculture teacher at Poteau High School for 28 years. He was a member of the LeFlore County Fair Board, the LeFlore County Cattlemen’s Association, and many other associations. Larry’s passion in life was his son, grandson, & his family and his hobbies were ranching and listening to bluegrass music. Larry’s parents preceded him in death.
Larry is survived by his son & daughter in law, Jonathan & Julie Watson & his grandson Parker, all of Havana, AR; uncles and aunts, Frank & Bert Wiles & Robert & Elinor Pierce all of Shady Point, OK, & Vera Watson of Poteau, OK; numerous cousins, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends and former students.
Memorial services for Larry were held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial followed at a later date in Oakland Cemetery of Poteau with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Stephen Fruen, Randy Akins, Billy Thompson, Phil Hamlin, Jason Easley, Jeff Jensen, Everett Seagraves, & Greg Qualls. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Thompson, Skip Baxter, Todd Peters, Wayne Jones, & Buzz Curry.
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Doc, you will be missed from alot of us from the class of 97! One day we will all meet up with ya again!! Just keep watch out of all of and your family!!
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