Vollie Watson

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Visitation Schedule
Roller McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Ave
Conway, AR  72032
Monday, May 18, 2015
6-8 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Ave.
Conway, AR  72032
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
3:00 pm
Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR  72032
Vollie WatsonI am a Veteran.

of Conway, AR

December 3, 1923 - May 15, 2015

Vollie Idres Watson, 91 of Conway went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born Monday, December 3, 1923 in Holland, Arkansas to the late Byron Augustus and Lilly Mae Price Watson.

Mr. Watson served in WWII in the Army Air Corps as a corporal in the 2nd Recon Squad as a Turrett Gunner, stationed in the Phillipines during the Pacific Theater. He served again in the Korean War for the Army, where he fought on the frontlines in North Korea. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and several other honorary medals. After his military service he farmed for several years. He then went into the insurance business and later became a Home Builder, following a family tradition and leaving a legacy that continues today through his sons Tom and Kevin Watson. Mr. Watson was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Vilonia. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing, Grandkids, raising bird dogs and playing cards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Everett Watson and wife Eunice and Byron A. Watson, Jr.; sisters, Hazel Nipps, Maxine Ulmer and husband Jim; sister-in-law, Nell Watson; and brother-in-law, Doug Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 63 years Norma Sue Gibbs Watson of Conway; daughter, Vickie Watson Marshall of Conway; sons, Tom Watson (Cindy) of Conway and Kevin Watson (Michelle) of Conway; grandchildren, Brannon Watson, Ashley Watson Gardner (Jeremy), Jonathan Watson, Justin Watson and Jessica Watson; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Amelia Gardner; sisters, Jewell Johnson of Bossier City, Louisiana, Virginia Cash (Walter) of Crossville, Alabama and Pauline Stevenson of Springdale, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Alzora Watson of Springfield, Missouri; brothers, Wayne Watson (Annette) of Vilonia, Dennis Watson (Pat) of Blanchard, Louisana, Eugene Watson of Springdale, Arkansas and Dwight Watson of Conway; brother-in-law, Garland Nipps of Benton, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Monday May 18, 2015, 6:00-8:00PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway (501)327-7727. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 3:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Brother Steve Goode and Brother Sam Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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16 Condolence(s)
Gale fisher Hess
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Have many sweet memories of your family from our days in Scott

Becky Crum
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of Vollie's passing. He was so good to me, made it possible for me to have my first home. He was always there willing to help me when I was a single Mom. I hope your heart heals, I know you will all miss him. He served our country which allowed us to have our freedom. May peace be with you and yours, I miss seeing you and you are in my thoughts.

Marty Knight
Vilonia, AR
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mr. Watson's passing. Prayers for the family.

Marty

jean Mize
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Sue, Tom and Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and father. My plans were to speak personally with you at the funeral but an unexpected situation came up. I pray God will comfort your family now and in the future.

Chris Roberts
Cabot, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Kevin and Tommy, my condolences to you and your family. Having lost my father in November, I understand the loss you are feeling. Michelle and I are keeping you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.

Annette Gibbs Haney
Maumelle, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Dear Sue and Family,
Although I will not be able to be with you at the service, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. I have great memories of you and Vollie . He was always so much fun to visit with and was so warm and friendly. So sad to have to say goodbye to such a dearly loved one.
The Lord will provide strength and grace in this time of mourning for you and your family.

carrel wade
conway,
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Monday, May 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for each of you during this time and days to come.
Carrel Wade

Ron and Karen Matthews
Conway, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Ronnie and Linux da Duncan
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Praying for all of you at this time. Going to miss Vollie. We have great memories of holidays spent together as a family. We are sure going to miss mother and Vollie. May God bless you all. We love you.

Mike & Sherry DeJarnette
Conway, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Mr. Watson was a very special man and will be missed. May God comfort and strenghten you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sheila Harvey
Vilonia, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Vollie was a great neighbor to have, always sharing the bounty of his and Sue's gardens. I've missed their neighborly friendship since they moved from Simpson Place in Vilonia. Condolences to the family.

Edd & Carol Hoyt Family
Cabot, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

My God Bless all of you at this difficult time, never easy to say "Good By". Having worked with Vollie in the Insurance business some 50 years ago i can say He was a good agent and friend. Prayers going up to Heaven for his soul, may Vollie's soul and all the faithful departed souls "Rest In Peace"

Lisa Jones
Conway, AR
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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Vicki, I hate that you and your family have lost someone truly special. May the great memories of him overshadow your grief at this difficult time. Hugs.

Marvin & Carolyn Hall Burnam
Citra, FL
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Sunday, May 17, 2015

We just learned or Mr. Vollie's passing and am so sorry. Such a precious man. We are praying for all of you during this time and the months to come. I know words are of so little comfort at a time like this. We miss you all greatly and will keep you lifted before the Lord.

Our Deepest Sympathies,
Marvin and Carolyn Hall Burnam

Stephen Shell
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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Debby Saddler
Conway, AR
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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Vollie was a great guy; lived in the same neighborhood with him several years and enjoyed his sense of humor and the things he said and done. He loved his Grandkiddos! Love to the family