Dwight Douglas Watson

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Dwight Douglas Watson, 82, of Conway, Arkansas, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, stepped from this life to the next on Dec. 6, 2025. He was born on Dec. 6, 1943, to Byron Augustus Watson Sr. and Lillie Price Watson in England, Arkansas, and was the youngest of twelve children. Dwight graduated from SCA, now the University of Central Arkansas, in 1972, and began his career teaching at Oak Grove Schools. After leaving education, he followed in family tradition as a home builder before joining the UCA Maintenance Department, where he worked for 10 years prior to retiring. He honorably served his country in the Army Reserves, completing basic training at Fort Polk.

Throughout his life, Dwight found great joy in the company of his friends and family. He cherished time spent playing cards and throwing horseshoes at Willie's place on the river, floating the Buffalo River, hunting at the Blue Doe deer camp and enjoying weekly happy hours at VFW Post 2259. He and his brother Dennis shared many unforgettable cross-country trips that strengthened their special bond. Dwight's passion for fishing on Lake Conway was shared with his sister Maxine and numerous friends over many years. He also loved his daily walks on the Conway walking trails, often accompanied by close friends Carroll Ed, Al and Ray.

a devoted animal lover, Dwight always had pets. In his later years, his constant companions were his dog, "Little Bit," and his beloved cat, "Kitty Kat," who remained by his side for 17 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Everett, Vollie, Byron Jr., Wayne, Dennis and Eugene Watson; his sisters Hazel Nipps, Jewel Johnson, Maxine Ulmer and Virginia Cash; and his special friends Steve Atkinson and Carroll Ed Atkinson. He is survived by his sister, Pauline Stevenson of Springdale, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

a memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., with visitation beginning at 3 p.m. at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.