Rodney Don Watson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2025 in De Kalb, Texas

Rodney Don Watson

March 13, 1950 - August 23, 2025 (75 years old)

De Kalb, Texas

Rodney Don Watson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2025 in De Kalb, Texas

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Bates Family Funeral Home

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Rodney Don Watson

March 13, 1950 - August 23, 2025 (75 years old)

De Kalb, Texas

Rodney Don Watson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rodney Don Watson of De Kalb, Texas, who passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Don Watson to pay them a last tribute.

Though Rodney has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carnell Watson and Mildred Fletcher Watson; his great grandchild Aliana Laura Watson; and his sisters-in-law, Cecilla Badgerow and Nynvah White.

He is survived by: his wife Amelia Watson of De Kalb, Texas; his son Rodney Don Jr.; his daughter-in-law Jessica Watson of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter Rhonda Calvert of Southaven, Mississippi; his sister Connie; and his brother-in-law Keith Briggs of DeKalb, Texas. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bates Family Funeral Home



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