David Leon

Watson

David Leon Watson (also known as Dutch), 86, of Wichita Falls, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Wichita Falls.

Dutch was born in Whitesboro, Texas, to Gene & Glenneth Watson on December 12, 1936.  He graduated from Birdville High School in Ft. Worth, TX, in 1955. He married Paula Jo Witt on November 9, 1957.

After working in construction for over 15 years, he founded Dutch Watson Cabinets, where he built custom kitchen cabinets for 50 years.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church.  He was also a member of the North Texas Home Builders Association, where he was awarded Associate of the Year in 1985.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Watson Livernois; and his brothers, Eddie Watson and Donald Watson

Dutch is survived by his wife of 65 years, Paula Watson; his daughter, Becky Riley and husband John; his brothers, Robert Watson and wife Dorothy, and Travis Watson and wife Cheryl; his sisters, Peggy Beck, Dinah Watson, and Mary Norsworthy; his grandchildren, Jennifer Wild, and Matthew Riley and wife Susan; his great-grandchildren, Courtney Wild, Skyler Wild, Shep Riley, and Shea Riley; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at First Baptist Church West Campus (4317 Barnett Rd), with Randy Osborne, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.