Donnie Ralph Watson's Obituary
Donnie Ralph Watson, 55, entered into rest on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Donnie was born to Jefferson Harvey and Dovie Ethel (Woodard) Watson on September 25, 1964, in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will begin Friday, November 8, 2019, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019, Visitation will start at 9:00 AM and service will begin at 11:00 AM, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home chapel in DeRidder, LA with Rev. Jeff L. Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Whitaker Cemetery, DeRidder, LA.
Donnie worked in the logging business until he retired. He enjoyed working on motors and engines; he was able to repair about every single one he worked on. Everyone liked him and he loved spending time with family and friends.
Left to cherish his memory are mother, Dovie Watson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Kenneth Watson of DeRidder, LA; sister, Gloria Jean Marcello and husband Raymond of DeRidder, LA; nieces, Susan Schafer and husband Billy of DeRidder, LA, Donna Mires and husband Chris of Singer, LA; and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson Harvey Watson and brother, Timothy Watson.
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