Harry Wayne Watson, known to many as Wayne, age 77, of La Porte, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born in Houston, Texas, on August 18, 1947, to Durward and Frances Watson. A decorated war veteran, Wayne served in the Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War.
Wayne had a distinguished career as a journeyman electrician with the IBEW Local 716, where he was a member for 50 years. He was married to Lisa Watson, his wife of 34 years. Wayne had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Durward and Frances Watson; his brothers, Charles and Jerry Watson; sister-in-law, Ann Watson; son-in-law, Jason Marshall; niece, Lisa Marie Watson; and his beloved dog, Rusty.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Watson; children, Christopher Huele, Keisha Marshall, and Alyssa Watson; grandchildren, Alyssa Watson, Hunter Bozant and his wife Madison, Tyler Bozant and his wife Samantha; great-grandchildren, Percy, Anna, Autumn, and soon-to-be-born Asher; sisters-in-law, Laura Dickinson and Susan DeChellis; brother-in-law, Marc DeChellis; and nieces and nephews, JC Watson, Ricky and Christy Watson, Michael and Michal DeChellis, Matthew and Annamaria DeChellis, and Danielle DeChellis.
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