Alvin Ray Watson

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather

1936 - 2023

We are sad to announce that Al R. Watson, Redding, CA entered into eternal rest at the age of 87 on Monday, September 25, 2023. Al was born on February 29, 1936, in Clebit, Oklahoma, the son of William and Lucille (Hatridge) Watson. He made a living as a carpenter, selling RV’s and mobile homes, and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid reader, enjoyed barbecues, bonfires, working out, playing tennis, bike riding, road trips, afternoon naps on the patio, and spending time with his family, grandkids, and great-granddaughter Miley Jade. Al and his wife Polly were united in marriage on August 27, 1983 in Odessa, Texas.

Al is preceded in death by his parents William and Lucile Watson; infant twin sons, Timothy Alvin and Thomas Alan, son Joe Luna, brothers David and Wayne Watson, and sister Loreda Herring. He is survived by; wife Polly Watson, son Randall Alvin Watson and wife Stacy, daughter Marylou Martinez, son Felix Luna and wife Ana, daughter Sherri Watson, daughter Monica Hernandez and husband, Jaime; son Oscar Watson; brother Donald Watson, sisters Sue Cason, Betty Ott, and Dian Proctor Tomlinson; grandchildren, Taryn Lindsay, Luke Watson, Brandon Hernandez, Teddy Jo Coy, Ryan and Jordan Hernandez; great-grandchildren, Gunner, Hudson, and Emersyn Lindsay, Parker Coy, Miley Hernandez; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral Services

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Procession

10:00 A.M.

Mc Donald’s Chapel

1275 Continental Street, Redding, CA. 96001

Internment

11:00 A.M.

Igo Veterans Cemetery

11800 Gas Point Rd., Igo, CA

Officiating

Pastors Levi White and Jerry Mapes

Pallbearers

Felix Luna Jaime Hernandez

Brandon Hernandez Ryan Hernandez

Jordan Hernandez

Eulogy

Brent Breyer

Gary Larson

Monica Hernandez

Celebration of life

12:30pm

Redding Christian Fellowship

2157 Victor Ave, Redding, CA 96002

The family welcomes donations to Redding

Christian Fellowship as an expression of sympathy

in lieu of flowers.