Obituary of Creson Watson

Creson Watson, 93 passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. He was born September 8, 1919, in Bethel, OK, the son of Robert and Ella Battiest Watson. He married Susan Kaniatobe Watson on February 29, 1948 and they were married for 34 years. He enlisted in the Army on March 20, 1945 and served as a patrolman and sharp shooter in the 45th Infantry. He was awarded several accommodations for his service including the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon, an Army Occupation Ribbon (Japan), Victory Ribbon, and one overseas service bar. After being discharged on January 3, 1947, he started working as a mechanic. Creson was a laborer most of his life and instilled hard work and discipline in his children. Creson was a man of faith who encouraged his children to have faith and love in God. He enjoyed playing the piano at Brighter Day Church in Los Angeles, CA and sang in a gospel quartet in the late 60s and early 70s. He had a wit about him and loved his family dearly. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He always prayed for safe travels for his family when they visited him in the nursing home. His last prayer was incoherent but they got the message. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Susan Kaniatobe Watson, Vivian Watson, and Mary Watson; and a son, Charles Alan Watson. Creson is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Rita Watson of Broken Bow, Hank and Barbara Watson of North Glenn, CO, George Watson of Idabel, Amon and Jeannie Watson of Albuquerque, NM and Chris Watson of Dallas, TX; daughters and son-in-law, Hannah Bryan of Durant, Oklahoma, Pamela Gutierrez of Allen, Texas, Christina and Stanley Loretto of Jemez Pueblo, NM, and Andrea Yellowfish of Mesquite, Texas; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends. Services will be Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the White Family Chapel with Rev. Rosa Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery. A wake service will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the funeral home.