John Thomas Watterson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Thomas Watterson (Sedalia, Missouri), born in Phoenix, Arizona, who passed away at the age of 74, on May 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Thomas Watterson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Lloyd and Olive May Watterson (Williams); and his brother Walter Lloyd Watterson Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Linda Diann Harvey; his children, John Bradley Watterson (Amber) of Joplin, MO, Brett Thomas Watterson (Erin) of Wichita, KS, Ryan Matthew Watterson (Brianna) of Hughesville, MO, Sara Janelle Watterson (Shane) of Columbia, MO. and Jeremy Wade Franklin (Kim) of Hughesville, MO.; his grandchildren, Britten Mergen (Mattie), Rylee Rogers (Jake), Carter Watterson (Madi), Kamron Gilmore, Reagan, Paige, Dillon, Hannah, Kimberly, Parker, Annabelle, Callahan Watterson, Clint and Pete Franklin; and his great grandchildren, Remington and Montana Franklin.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Isla Cares islacares.org/donate or to a charity of the donor's choice in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.