Monday, May 25, 2020

Randy Watson

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Randy Watson was born on September 3, 1949 in Southgate, California to Carl and Jane (Van Noate) Watson. He entered into rest on May 20, 2020, following a sudden illness at the age of 70.

Randy was a graduate of Seneca High School, class of 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1971. He then re-enlisted, serving 1973-1976. Randy served his country proudly, serving in the Vietnam War where he traveled to Korea and many other areas of Vietnam. 

Following his discharge from the U.S. Army, he joined the Seneca Police Department, 1976-1979. He was hired by the Neosho Police Department until 1981 and in the same year, he started with Newton County until 1992. Randy worked with the D.E.A. as an undercover officer for eighteen months, working numerous homicides. 








Upon his retirement, he worked at Neosho Concrete, 1996-1999 until he was determined fully disabled due to ischemic heart disease due to Agent Orange from serving in Vietnam. Randy was a very humble man and would do anything he could for his family and even a complete stranger, in fact, he did that on numerous occasions and his last gift was as a tissue donor. Randy enjoyed fishing, swimming, helping others and was of the Baptist faith. 

He married his soul mate and the love of his life, Janet (Dodson) on Feb. 25, 1972 and she survives. 

In addition to his wife, Janet he is survived by three daughters, Crissy Lockwood and her life partner, Chris Shadwick, Lisa (Ronald Joe) Williams, Amanda Kesinger and fiancĂ© Rodney Edwards. His daughters loved their father, as he was their first love. Also surviving are grandchildren, Mackenzie, Alexis and Hunter Lockwood, Caleb and Blake Williams, Kloie, Dalton and Lance Kesinger and great grandson, Oliver Mason Sallee; four brothers, his best friend and brother, Dan Ogilvie, Don (Linda) Watson, Bill (Lisa) Roberts and Rick (Lori) Roberts and a sister, Karen. Those who left us too soon, two grandsons, Brenton Kale Williams and Christian Exavier Watson Banks, whom he is holding with loving arms now. 

A brother Carl and his parents also precede him in death.

MEMORIAL VISITATION
Sheep Shed
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Email Details
Gateway Drive
Neosho, MO

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