Walter Duane Watson, 77, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Chipola Health & Rehab.
He worked for many years as a truck driver and was always a hard worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mable Hill Watson; and brothers, Virgil and George Watson.
Walter is survived by his children, Robert and Michael Watson, Brandy Kitchen; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Sharon and Gwen.
Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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