David R. Watson
June 13, 1932 ~ February 3, 2023
David R. Watson, 90, lifelong Morgan County resident, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2023. Mr. Watson was born June 13, 1932, in Waverly, to the late Royston and Flo (Oliver) Watson. He married Kay (Bennett) Watson on June 20, 1952, and she survives.
He graduated from Monrovia High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball. He also proudly served in the United States Army.
David was a hardworking man and lived a farmer’s life, finding time to also drive a school bus for the Monrovia School Systems for several years. He did this in support of his family, including his mother who, with his brother George, they took care of her for the remainder of her life, after his father passed away when he was young. He was a faithful member of the Monrovia Christian Church.
David spent many years raising horses for his boys to show. He also found time to raise dogs, buy and sell Allis-Chalmers Tractors, and listen to the only two genres of music he had time for, Country and Western.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Jack, James, and Ted Watson.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Kay; sons, Jay Watson (Rori), Roy Watson (Rhonda), and Neal Watson (Melissa); his 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather for his Life Celebration visitation at Carlisle Branson Funeral Services on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 4 – 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Monrovia Christian Church on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 12 pm. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery.
Funeral services entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Services & Crematory. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to leave a cherished memory or sign the online guest registry.
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Thanks Dave.
The bus was always on time.
Sincere Sympathy for the family.
Sympathy for the family.
So Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Hugs and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Condolences to the Watson family.
Sorry to hear this Dave was a good friend. Prayers for the family. RIP Dave.
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Condolences to the Watson family.
He was very well liked and known > Always busy doing something. He will be missed and remembered in good thoughts. Love to all his family.
Gene and Darlene Atkinson
Grandpa Watson and Kay have always treated me with kindness any time I was with them. I learned what hard work, caring and loving from the both was all about. I am a better person for knowing these two people in my life especially when we were riding our horses. I will never forget those fun times.
Sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. He was a good man that I had high respect for him. RIP Dave
Deepest sympathy to Mr Watson’s family.
Sorry to see this Kay, the few times I met him always so nice. Sending prayers for you and family.
So sorry to hear. Hugs and prayers that the family finds peace.
Prayers for his wife and family. Dave was my bus driver, such a patient, fair, & understanding man.
Condolences to the Watson family.
Our deepest sympathy Kay. So sorry for your loss.
May God give the family peace n comfort n this time of sorrow n n the days n weeks to come
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Kay, I am so saddened to hear of your loss of David. I know you will miss him greatly between here and heaven. I pray that you will experience the kind of peace and comfort that only come from God your Father now and in the days ahead.
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May the entire family find peace in knowing he is resting easy.
My prayers and condolence to Kay and family. He will be missed and I pray for strength and comfort for you all
David and Kay are loved by so many. We will miss you so very much David. We love you
Pat & Lisa O’Brien and Family has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for David Watson
our condolences to the family know he was loved and was a bright light to all love
Denise Dale, shanquell singletary, Taneshia watson, an great grandkids. Arya Kay Watson, an Kane watson Jr.
Our deepest sympathy to Kay and family. We are sorry for your loss.
Kay i am so sorry! My thouhjys and prayers afe with you!
Kay & family,
. Our hearts go out to you!
Denise and I are praying for you all and know that you already miss David. I can’t ever see a Snickers without thinking of him
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My sincere condolences .
Kay, Jay, Roy, Neal and all of David’s family our hearts are broken for the loss of David. You are in our hearts and prayers and we just hope for peace for you all. Kay you know Jeff and I love you both so very much and I can hardly remember the time of my life when you and your family have not been a major part of my life. You and David have always been two of the most important and incredible people in my life and none more special. We are so sorry and pray for peace and comfort for you all.
With all our love,
I will never forget Dave and Bus# 4. Deepest sympathy for his family.