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Our beloved Dad and Grandfather, Clarence (CA) Watson, passed into the Lord’s loving arms on December 14, 2016 at the age of 88. CA was born to Thomas and Alice Watson in San Antonio, Texas on December 5, 1928. He was a member of Castle Hills First Baptist Church for nearly 60 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1949, receiving the World War II Victory Medal. CA attended St. Mary’s University, then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Sul Ross University. He worked for Rogers Geophysical and Schlumberger after receiving his degree. CA went on to work for the Civil Service at Kelly Air Force Base Logistics Command and Lackland Air Force Base Security Service/Air Force Cryptologic Depot, before retiring in 1983. After his retirement, he worked at Castle Hills First Baptist School for 16 years and was a volunteer Park Ranger at Big Bend National Park. CA was preceded in death by his son, Mark Allin, as well as his wife of 48 years, Patsy Joy Hart. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Watson, his son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Karen Watson. He was loved and will be deeply missed by his three grandchildren, Tyler, Kelsey and Colby Watson. CA is also survived by his one sister, Marilyn George. CA really enjoyed spending time with family, was an avid outdoorsman who loved to collect rocks, fish, hunt and play golf. He also was a member of a bowling league at Oak Hills Lanes. He was a vibrant, outgoing person who loved to help others. CA volunteered at Cancer Therapy and Research Center for nearly 27 years. He volunteered at Castle Hills First Baptist School, serving lunches, working with the golf team, accompanying teachers and students on field trips, and taking groups of students to Big Bend National Park each year. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North at 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, Texas, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21 at 11:00 am at Castle Hills Church, 2220 NW Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas. Interment will follow at Mission Park North at 20900 IH 10 West, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Big Bend National Park, Castle Hills Church, or UT Medicine CTRC of SA.

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Clarence A. Watson

December 5, 1928 - December 14, 2016