Roger Dean Watton, 63, of Batson, Texas passed away on January 28, 2023, while receiving in-home care from a 5-year struggle with heart disease. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on September 6, 1959, to Edward Watton and Lucille Thompson.
Roger enlisted in the United States Army National Guard in 1976 at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged in 1982. Soon after being discharged, Roger became a pipefitter welder and continued on for 38 years. He was known for his generosity and pretty blue eyes, as well as being a goofball, a Dallas Cowboy fan, and always up for a drink. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing, riding horses, going on trail rides, and being with his siblings. When friends and family talk of Roger, there's usually an amusing story to share.
He is survived by his mother, Lucille Thompson; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and John Ray; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Carol Watton, Rodney and Belinda Thompson, and Jeff and Delle Thompson; his son and daughter-in-law, Jarrett and Krissa Emerson; daughter and son-in-law Magen and Matthew Woody; and his daughter and daughter-in-law, Katie Watton and Vanessa Hernandez; his grandchildren, Mabry Woody, Mila Woody, Brayden Emerson, Blayke Emerson; and numerous other family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Watton, stepfather, Delwin Thompson, his brother Rickey Watton and nephew Micheal Watton.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jarrett Emerson, Matthew Woody, John Ray, Chris Watton, Gabe Watton, and Jake Watton. Honorary pallbearers include Edward Watton, Janet Ray, Rodney Thompson, Jeffery Thompson, Cory Stoffers, Jacqueline Rust, and Anthony Quebedeaux.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home on February 1, 2023, from 11 am-12 pm. Funeral services will be 12 pm at Navarre Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com
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