Doyle E. Watson

1930 ∼ 2019

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Doyle E. Watson, age 89, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 16, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX after suffering a stroke.

Doyle was born June 2, 1930 in Childress, TX to Reagan Watson and Iva McWithy Watson. He was the first born in his family. His family moved to Amarillo, TX where he graduated HS in 1948. He began his college career at Jacksonville Baptist College but soon moved to Texas A&M on a basketball scholarship for a year then went to East Texas Baptist College in Marshall where he met his wife, Shirley Hotard Watson. They married after he graduated on July 18, 1953. He graduated w/ a Bachelor of Science and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his basketball career at ETBC. He received his MBA from Lamar University, as well.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and he was stationed in Fort Sill. He played basketball and baseball while serving the Army.

He was retired from Texaco Chemical in Port Neches, TX where he was the Employee’s Relations Manager. He took an early retirement at the age of 57 after working there for 26 years.

He served Neches Credit Union as the Treasurer and on the Supervisory Board from 1962 until 2017.

He was a member of FBC Nederland, TX where he was ordained as a deacon in 1970 and was faithful in that role. He served the church in many different roles such as Sunday School Superintendent, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, and Pastor Search Teams.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Wayne Watson, and two nephews.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Hotard Watson, his children: Melanie and her husband, Dr. Craig Woodard, Lori Viator, and Bradley and his wife, Lisa Watson, 8 Grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Fran Christian and other family members and many friends.

A celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at FBC, Nederland, TX with Dr. Jason Burden and Rev. Bradley Watson officiating. The family will receive friends and family before the service, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be at Oak Bluff Cemetery, Port Neches, TX.

Memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX or to FBC, Nederland, TX.

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Caleb Watson August 20, 2019

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Caleb Watson August 19, 2019

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Lindsey Watson August 19, 2019

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Donna Guidry August 18, 2019

I never had the pleasure of meeting Doyle, but I met his sweet wife, Shirley, when I was delivering a cross to her from the In-Touch Sunday School Class. Shirely had such faith that the Lord would take care of her cherished husband, that it was inspirational to talk to her. I am certain that the world has lost a precious soul with Doyle's passing, but that Heaven has gained another family member. I know that God will comfort Shirley, and her family, as they cope with missing this beloved loved-one, and that, some day, Doyle will be waiting for them all to join him in a heavenly home. The greatest gift we can give our loved ones is to let them go when it is their time to go home. The greatest gift they give to us is to welcome us home when it is our time to join them. Donna and David Guidry

Melancon'S Funeral Home August 18, 2019

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Wayne Hale August 18, 2019

Doyle was a fine example of a Christian father and husband with a family who loved the Lord. The Lord put the Watson family in my life when I was in high school. It was a time when I needed Christian influence in my life. Doyle and Shirley are truly my spiritual parents who loved me and prayed for me with the Love of Christ until the day in January 1975 when I trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I can not thank them and their children enough for leading me to the Lord when I needed Him the most. I pray the Lord blesses the Watson family in the days ahead as they mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. God Bless, Wayne (Raisin') Hale

Melanie Woodard August 17, 2019

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Margery Tipton August 17, 2019

Doyle and Shirley are two of our oldest and dearest friends. We have many precious and fun memories of time with them--even though there were often many years between our times together. We love you, Shirley and grieve with you but were know with certainty that Doyle is with his LORD, faithful to the end. Earl and Margery