David E. Watson, 75, of Canyon Lake, Texas passed away on Sunday October 23, 2011 at the Sundance Inn Assited Living. He was born to Elmer Stewart Watson and Ethel (Vail) Watson on April 9, 1936 in DeRidder, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Watson of Canyon Lake; son, Patrick Watson and wife Jolane of San Marcos; daughter, Elizabeth Kim Robles and husband Artemio of Grand Prairie, TX; sisters, Opal Childers of DeRidder, LA, Laurette Shoemaker of Yakima, WA, and Melba Ricard of Burbank, WA;grandchildren, Apple and April; Angie, Joshua, Heather, Christian, Haley and, Ashley. great grand children, Ashley, Sierra, Hunter & Levi. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joy Mae Alexander and Bonnie Fisk; and son, Danny Watson. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date in DeRidder, Louisiana. Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, TX.