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Reverend Tex Jackson Watson obituary, Macon, GA

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Reverend Tex Jackson Watson -MACON - Rev. Tex Jackson Watson, 64, of Macon, GA, went home to Heaven on June 2, 2010. Tex was born in 1945 in Macon to the late Willis Jackson Watson and Juanita Margaret Watson. He went to Florence Burns and Ellsworth Hall Elementary Schools. Growing up, he worked for his father's company Watson House Moving and Wrecking. In high school, he was the Assistant Manager for the first McDonald's in Macon. He attended Macon Evangelistic Church and was involved in Taylor County and Indian Springs Camp Meetings where he came to know Christ as his Lord and Savior. He graduated from Willingham HS in GA, Asbury College and Asbury Seminary in KY. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in TX. In 1973, he was ordained at Sandy Valley Baptist Church, Warner Robins, GA. -Throughout his time in the ministry he served at Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian in KY, Tharpe Memorial Baptist Church in GA, Sandy Valley Baptist Church in GA, Liberty Baptist in GA, Haltom Road Baptist Church in TX, and McDowell Road Baptist Church in MS. He also taught at Asbury College and was a missionary in El Hatillo, Honduras, Central America. When his father passed away, he returned to Macon and continued Watson House Moving and Wrecking. He served as President of the Georgia House Movers Association for many years. -He was married on June 6, 1969 to the love of his life, Wanda Kaye Flanders. They enjoyed over 40 years of marriage together, with three daughters, two sons, and eight grandchildren. In addition to supporting missionaries around the world, Tex went with teams to many countries including Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, Saba and Barbados. In recent years he and his wife were involved with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. He has been an active member of First Baptist Church Centerville for many years, serving as a Deacon, the Sunday School Director, and with the Iron Man's Ministry. As a parent of five children at Stratford Academy, he spent many hours supporting the soccer family as well as the football and track organizations. In his free time, he could be found rooting for his sons' alma mater Georgia Tech or cheering for Jeff Gordon. -He is survived by his wife Wanda Flanders Watson; children, Christy married to Jeffrey Claudy, Autumn married to Andrew Helfert, Holly married to Attila Leskovics, Ty and Troy; grandchildren, Madison, Luke and Julia Claudy; Lily, Andrew and Charles Helfert; Athena and Elijah Leskovics; mother Juanita Margaret Watson; sister Elizabeth Ann Smith. -He made his family a priority and played an integral role in each of his children's and grandchildren's lives. He was also a father-figure and mentor to many others. He never passed up an opportunity to help someone in need both in his community and overseas. He was a man of strong character and integrity who left a legacy of love and giving. His favorite verse was Psalms 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." -A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11A.M. on Tuesday, June 8th at First Baptist Church of Centerville, GA with interment following in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, GA. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, June 6th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and again on Monday, June 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins. Officiating ministers will be Dr. Ray Freeman, Dr. John Hilbun and Rev. Mobley Cross. Tex requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to any of three groups he enjoyed working with during his lifetime: The Men's Ministry of First Baptist Church Centerville, Taylor County Camp Meeting, and Stratford Academy Booster Club. -Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the online register book. -McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, has charge of arrangements. Tex Watson

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Published by The Telegraph from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2010.

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Sylvia Baldwin Scollard

January 19, 2011

I was so surprised and saddened to read of his passing. I knew him at Asbury 45 years ago. I'm glad he is resting and rejoicing with the Lord.

Carlton McMillan

June 11, 2010

I'm very sorry to hear about you all's loss. Ty and Troy, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Lynn Watson

June 10, 2010

To Tex's Family: Danny and I were sorry to read about Tex's passing. We have just returned from out of town and did not know until yesterday. God bless each of you.

June 8, 2010

The world will mourn his passing.... but heaven just gained a priceless treasure. My heart goes out to Tex's family and friends during this difficult time. God bless you all.

With love,

Jamie,Jessica,Alex and Benjamin Rushton

Dave DeFossey Dennis Gruebel

June 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God bless you all.

Larry & Susan

June 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynn & Carol Stokes

June 7, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Hang on to the good memories and may God lead you through this valley and these shadows of death. May God's peace and comfort be with each of you.

Willie's family

June 6, 2010

Tex moved a house for me many years ago, I remember him to be a fine christian man. My condolances to the family. Keith Hayes

Charles and Connie Meservey

June 6, 2010

Wanda and family I'm sorry to hear of Tex passing. We have lost a great man. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time God bless you'll.

June 6, 2010

Juanita, Ann, Wanda, and Family,
We are so sad for your loss. Tex fought gallantly to the end to overcome the ravages of cancer. Take comfort in the assurance that he is no longer suffering and now rests safely in the arms of our beloved Heavenly Father. May the memories of happier days bring you peace in the coming days and years.
Love to all,
Donna, Lee, Donley, and Deanna

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