Leon G. Watson

Leon G Watson, 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1959, the son of Leonard Watson and Lillie Mae (Ashley) Watson. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1977. He went to work for the Battle Creek Public Schools in 1978 working in the Maintenance Department for 30+ years, where he later retired. Leon, also attended carpentry classes, while working and received his Builders License, where he worked on remodeling homes.

Leon is survived by his Wife, Renee Watson of Battle Creek, Michigan; His former wife, Kim Thompson-Turpin of 24 years, and their three children, Son, Darin Leon Watson, Twin Son and Daughter, Brett DeVaughn Watson; and Brittney Danice (Mario) Hill; Three Step-Children, Michael D Armstrong, Alisia D. Rugel, Ashleigh D. Curtis; Two Grandchildren, Makiyah Watson, Brett Watson, Jr.; Six Step-Grandchildren, Jaiden Belcher, Anres Rugel, Alejandro Mendez, Asher Armstrong, Jordan Armstrong and Aydyn Curtis; Sister, Theresa Edmonds. He was preceded in death by his Father, Leonard Watson.

He enjoyed cooking, grilling, using his smoker, and loved his motorcycle. He loved to rebuild car motors and work on cars as a hobby. Classic cars were his favorite. He also worked on the High School Alumni Planning Committee for Class Reunion Projects and had many friends from elementary school through high school that he kept in touch with. He was very loyal and loved his dog Keiser. He could be stubborn at times, but was a great person. He loved entertaining, especially having family over for big BBQs. He loved his kids, and talked about them with pride, especially his only daughter, Brittney. Leon was a great father and will be missed by many.

With Love from Your Family

God knew that you were suffering, that the hills were hard to climb, so He gently closed your eyelids and whispered "Peace Be Thine." In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away, Our Hearts were surely broken, You fought so hard to stay. But, when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free from pain. We could not wish you back, to suffer that again. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Service information will be available soon.

Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com