Jack was born to R.T. and Nanie Watson on November 5, 1935 in Burkett, Texas and he graduated from Burkett High School in 1953.
Jack was a true cowboy, and he was a professional bull and bareback rider and competed in North America, Mexico and Europe during the 1950’s. Jack met the love of his life, Cloma Joe Atwood, and they were married on June 5, 1959. They had three children: Guy, Todd and Staci.
Jack was a hardworking individual and was passionate about being in the farming and ranching industry for the remainder of his life until he retired in 2011.
Jack was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters, one brother, and his son Jeffrey Guy Watson.
He is survived by his wife, Joe Watson; son, Todd Watson; daughter, Staci Watson; and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the Elliott Hamil Funeral Home Chapel, 5701 US Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Elliott Hamil Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronnie White officiating. Burial will follow in Elliott Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4545 Hartford St, Abilene, TX 79605, and/or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
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