Dean W. Watson, age 63 of Silsbee, Texas died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at home unexpectedly in the arms of his beloved wife, Debbie.

He is precededin death by his father, Ralph J. Watson of Cotulla.

Dean is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Debbie Watson os Silsbee, TX; mother, Nelda F. Watson of Cotulla; sons, Justin Watson of Waco, TX and John Watson and wife Janay of San Antonio; brother, Jay Watson and wife Joy of Cotulla; sister, Paula Brookshire and husband Mark of Ore City, TX. ; grandchildren, Christopher, Jaxsen and Jules Watson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dean graduated from Cotulla High School as a member of the Class of 1972. He attended Schreiner College, Laredo Junior college and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

He loved painting, cooking (not so famous sous chef), gun collecting, gunsmithing and facetiming with his adored grandkids and the color maroon. He was a devoted Aggie fan and a major supporter of the United States military, military service persons and veterans. Dean loved his country and the Texas Aggies.

Dean was born in Dilley, TX on June 21, 1954.

Visitation was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Peters Funeral Home from 10:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. A Graveside Masonic Service will be held at 1:00p.m. at the Cotulla West Cemetery.

The family entrusted all funeral arrangements to Peters Funeral Home, 500 N. Main St., Cotulla, TX (830) 879-2615. www.peters-fh.com

Dean was a past Master and member of the Cotulla Masonic Lodge and a plural member of the Silsbee Masonic Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation at donate.chriskylefrogfoundation.org with his address at 108 Timberlane Drive, Silsbee, TX. 77656.