Merlin Donald Watson Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Merlin Donald Watson Sr. of Chowchilla, California, born in Fairmead, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 2, 2024 at the age of 96. Merlin Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlin Donald Watson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Watson and Elsie Watson; his wife Lucile (Bennett); his daughter Kathleen Watson; and his brothers, Melvin and Marvin Watson.

He is survived by: his children, Don (Donna Watson), Debra Watson of Chowchilla and Gary Watson of Montrose, California.; his brother-in-law Gene (Catherine Bennett) of Visalia; his close friend Bill Armando of Chowchilla, California.; his grandchildren, Tiffany Clark (Aaron Armando), Eric Armando (Suzanne Shinn), Krista Kelly (Karley Carrillo) and Lauren Kennedy (Kayla Watson); and his great grandchildren, Kaydence, Blake, Brielle, Kaitlyn, Braxton, Kellen, Ethan, Mehgan, Adam, Ashley, Ryan, Brady, Hudson, Bailey and Baby Asher. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.