Gary Robert Watson, 61-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born February 23, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN, Gary was the son of Doris (Bailey) Watson of Benson, AZ and the late Robert J. Watson.

Gary had a passion for watching home improvement shows, listening to music, and reading history books.

Gary was married to Teressa K. (Jackson) Watson. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2019.

Surviving is his son, Clayton Watson of Poplar Bluff, MO; sisters, Alane (James) Holmes of Apache Junction, AZ and Dorothy (Bob) Donnelly of Benson, AZ; and a brother, Brad (Janet) Watson of Scottsdale, AZ.

A private memorial will be held at a later date to honor and remember Gary’s life.