Bruce A. Watson

On behalf of our Family, it is with deepest sorrow to announce the sudden and untimely departure of Bruce Allen Watson, 49, of Windcrest, TX. He left us on December 8, 2011. Bruce was born on January 1, 1962 in Ancon, Canal Zone. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1980, on Walzem Road. He received an Associates Degree in Restaurant Management and later served in the US Navy aboard the USS Independence. He was a member of VFW Post 8541, serving 3 years as President of the Men's Auxillary. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Converse, TX, Squad #0593. For a time he was very active in spelunking. He was very proud of being born in the Canal Zone and of his service in the Navy. Preceded in death by his father, Lt Col Ronald Watson, USAF (Retired), he is survived by his mother, Carol Watson of Windcrest, TX, sons Zachary and Robert of San Antonio, TX and daughter Bonnie of North Carolina. He is also survived by brothers Barry Watson (Sue) of Paige, TX; Brian Watson of Tampa, FL; sister Michele Watson of Highland Village, TX; long time friend Amy Tompkins and 3 grandchildren, 3 nieces, 2 nephews and 1 grand nephew. Visitation will be at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio on Tuesday, December 13th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be a Memorial Service at the VFW that he was a member of on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 4:00 pm. Please join the family afterwards for fellowship. The VFW Post is located at 2222 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX.