The Patriot Guard Riders are invited to stand in honor for William “Doc” Watson. US Army Veteran for his interment on Friday, May 16th, 11:00AM, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO. 80235.
William “Doc” Watson, age Eighty years, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in the arms of his beloved wife, Jessica, at his home in Lafayette, Colorado after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 30, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. Bill was raised by his mother, Verna Allen and Stepfather Glen Allen. Bill is the oldest of Four, he has Three half-sisters, Barbra, Peggy and Sandy. Bill is a graduate of East High School in Madison, Wisconsin.
After high school, and after taking a break, Bill enlisted in the Army and trained to be a Medical Specialist. He earned the name of “Doc” from his service as an Army Medical Specialist, serving in Vietnam and Korea from 1963 to 1966. Bill was awarded Three service medals: the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Medal.
Bill has Two Ex-Wives: Diane and Margie who shares Two children, Paula and Sherry (deceased).
Bill has Two Grandchildren Cherrie Lynn and Michael Austin who he raised with his wife, Jessica. Bill is preceded in death by his daughter Sherry Lynn, his Mother Verna and Stepfather Glen. Bill is survived by his wife Jessica and Grandchildren Cherrie and Michael, his daughter Paula and half-sisters Barbra, Peggy, and Sandy along with their children.
Bill was a proud resident of Colorado since 1978 living and working in Boulder County. Since 2003 living in Lafayette as well as the past Five years employed as a Pawn Broker by EZ Pawn downtown Lafayette. Over the past Forty-Five years in Colorado Bill explored a variety of career paths. These ranged from owning and operating a business to caring for horses, paint contractors, driver for both Uber and Lyft plus a few more things he had never did before.
One thing Bill and I would say when we saw that someone passed at 80 plus years is that they lived a long life. We need to remember that Bill was 80, and he did live a long life enjoying just being us.
Bill had a presence that was laid back, a quite strength that could always be counted on. Mister Reliability who gives a ride to a co-worker is going to be missed deeply by many.
Ride Captain TBD
Flags, Water will be provided
10:15AM - Stage
10:30AM - Brief
10:45AM - Move to shelter C and set flag line
11:00AM - Service
