Michael Dean Watson was born October 20, 1952, in Seymour, Missouri, to Seighfried E. Watson and Peggy L. (Bradshaw) Potts. He passed peacefully to Heaven on May 8, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was 70 years, 6 months, and 19 days old.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served for three years in Germany.
Mike enjoyed life. He loved going to auctions and finding unique treasures. It was always a good day when he could haggle a good deal from someone. Mike and Debbie enjoyed going dancing with family and friends. His family brought much joy to his life.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Debbie, three brothers, Jay, Robert, and Doug, sister-in-law, LeeAnn, and great-grandson, Tyler.
He is survived by his children, Tamika Nagle and husband, Bob, Lisa Kershner, Josh Watson, and Clifton Watson, three stepchildren, Helga Emrick and husband, Gary, Birgit Hylton and husband, Danny, and George Kraus and wife, Sandra, nineteen grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren, his siblings, Frank Watson and wife, Linda, Steve Watson and wife, Jean, Nancy Barnes, Bill Watson, Deb Potts, John Potts and wife, Kerie, David Potts and wife, Shelly, sister-in-law, Jan Watson, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who will truly miss him.
