William Fredrick Watson

William Fredrick Watson, 77, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. "Shorty" Watson and Ida Lee Watson; his wife of 33 years, Nora Fay Watson; his stepson, Bobby Gene Clay; and his siblings, Edward Watson, Samuel Watson, Margie Nash, Carolyn Cooper, and Lucille Holliday. William is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Templeton, of Corrigan, TX and Michelle Cowan (Jason), of Chester, TX; his stepson, Jerry Jones; his stepdaughter, Lora Duncan (Craig); his grandchildren, Christopher Jones, Tiffany Jackson, Megan Jones, Melissa Hager (Craig), and Allison Duncan; his sister, Betty Hollys, of Corrigan, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be registered to the family at www.jtmorriss.com .