Leon Watson

Aubry Leon Watson, lifelong resident of Knox City,Texas passed away Tuesday evening, March 26, 2013 at the Knox County Hospital in Knox City. Mr. Watson was 77 years old. Visitation is planned for Friday evening, March 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Foursquare Church with Rev. Gary Schnable and Rev. Paul Chambers officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the services at Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.

One of three children, Leon was born October 10, 1935 in Knox City to Chester Franklin and Allie Mae (Vickers) Watson. He married Norma Elloise Gresham in Munday, Texas on November 1, 1959. The two chose to make Knox City their home where Leon was a faithful member of Foursquare Church in Knox City and over many years served as secretary, treasurer as well as other duties where the church could benefit from his ministry. He also proudly served Knox City as a council member. In his leisure time, Leon enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Allie Mae Watson; and his brother, Archie Watson.

Leon will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Elloise of the home; daughter, Kelly Hutchinson of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; son, Craig Watson and wife Christina of Midland, Texas; 4 grandchildren, Krystal Hawkins and husband Jack of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Cameron Hutchinson and wife Tasha of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Taylor Crisp and wife Kimberly of Midland, Texas, and Miranda Watson also of Midland. In addition are his 6 great-grandchildren, Braden, Brecken, Bryce, Carter Marie, Jackson, and Evan; 1 sister, Chestene Thornburgh and husband Bill of Mesquite; and several nieces and nephews.