Audie Vordell Watson, 84, of Petersburg died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was a retired tool & die maker for Caterpillar; he was a heavy equipment operator, truck driver and owner/operator of Car-o-lee court in Waynesville, MO. He was preceded in death by son, Michael L. Dean, three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Clora E. Watson; three sons, Audie V. Watson, Jr, Randall K. Dean both of Petersburg, son, James S. Dean of El Paso, TX; two daughters, Sandra N. Dean of Petersburg and Lisa F. Juarez (David) of Jackson, MS; two sons and two daughters by a previous marriage; granddaughter, Destiny H. Watson of Petersburg; sister-in-law, Jimmie Faye Lundie (Frank) of Petersburg and devoted friends, Patricia (Boo) Pedrick and Geraldine Webb and other friends. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at jtmorriss.com.