Doyle Watson

Doyle Earl Watson went to be with our Lord and Savior and his loving wife Thelma on December 14, 2015. Doyle was born September 7, 1928 in Wave, AR to George and Josephine Watson.  He was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church. Doyle was a kind and generous man with a heart of gold. He touched everyone’s’ life that was lucky enough to know him.

Doyle loved to play guitar, and the bass guitar. He loved spending his time with family and friends.   He was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Anyone that knew Doyle would say he was a truly exceptional man. He deeply cared for and helped anyone and everyone he knew. He was an extraordinary person inside and out.

Doyle is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, Thelma Beatrice Watson; son, Paul Watson;  grandson, Frank Paul Rioza, one brother and two sisters.

Doyle is survived by his daughters, Vickie Rioza of Malvern, AR; Doie Dumas(James Napalitano ) of Hot Springs, AR; Judy(Tom) Pedretti of Hot Springs, AR; brother, Bill (Pat) Watson of Malvern, AR; grandchildren, Robert ”Bob” Dumas, Shannon McLean, and  Rebecca Rioza;  seven  great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild on the way, many friends and his doggy Sissy.

Services for Doyle will be held on Friday December 18, 2015 at 2:00pm. Visitation will be Thursday December 17, 2015 at Atkinson Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Officiating will be Bro. Terry Mills & Bro. Fred Hunter. Interment  will follow the service at Tulip Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may sign the guestbook online at                                                                                                                                                                                                  www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.