Weldon Watson

Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, TX, 6900 South Highway 87 for Weldon Miles Watson who was born July 28, 1926 in Ira, Texas to Ava and Bill Watson, who preceded him in death. Weldon attended school in Ira, TX while working with his family on their farm. It was in Ira, TX that he met and married Eutha Fay Bryce on January 18, 1946. Fay passed away August 16, 2012 after 67 years of marriage.

Weldon and Fay had two children, Susan Hunter of Roswell, NM and Leslie Watson of Elkhart, TX. He is also survived by his daughterinlaw, Jan Watson, sister, Gloria Nell Griffin, of Vincent, TX, brother, Jimmy Pat of Moab, UT, sisterinlaw, Ann Israel of Odessa, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family who loved him and never doubted his love for them.
Weldon had the good fortune to have a second wife to love, Willadine Ditmore, whom he married April 15, 2013 in Roswell, NM. She survives him along with his stepdaughter Andrith of Salida, CO, stepson Steve Ditmore of Alaska, and their children.

One of the most defining moments in Weldons life was February 3, 1982, the day his grandson, Cody Joe Rattan, was born. Weldon and Fay knew there was no other child on earth as they only had eyes for him. Weldon nurtured him, molded him, and helped his parents make him into the wonderful man he is today. He was the Apple of his Grandpas eye and the Apple did not fall far from the tree. Weldon was so proud of Cody and loved him more than life. Weldon was especially happy when Cody married Desiree Rogers in the fall of 2013. He loved her very much and knew she would be the perfect granddaughter.

Weldon is a WWII veteran. He was in the Army and served his country for three years. Upon his return to Texas, he started Watson Water Well Service in Big Spring, TX in 1953. After 22 years, he moved to Odessa, TX and went into the oil business. He retired in 1996 and moved to Roswell, NM to be near his daughter and grandson.

Weldon was a true country gentleman and cowboy. He was a devout Christian man always serving The Lord in the Church of Christ. Weldon attended Country Club Church of Christ in Roswell, NM, at the time of his death.

Weldon passed away April 2, 2014 at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, NM. He was surrounded by family who adored him as he peacefully slept until he was safe in the arms of The Lord. His body will be laid to rest at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring, TX beside Fay. His soul will live happily on in the Kingdom of Heaven

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, April 4, 2014
27pm

Service

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Trinity Memorial ParkHa
6900 South Highway 87
Big Spring, TX  79720
Saturday, April 5, 2014
3:00 P.M.

Cemetery

Trinity Memorial ParkHa
6900 South Highway 87
Big Spring, TX  79720