John "Carl" Watson

John “Carl” Watson, 78 of Dumas passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 3 o’clock in the afternoon to 7 o’clock in the evening at 422 Beard, Carl’s backyard. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Carl was born on February 14, 1947, in Rockledge, FL to Marvin and Bernice Watson. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force and was very patriotic. On February 14, 1987, he married Linda in Lubbock, TX and the couple moved to Dumas in 2017 where Carl served as the Executive Director of Dumas Moore County Chamber of Commerce. Carl had many hobbies which included camping, golfing, swimming and enjoying a good cigar and a cold beer, preferably a Budweiser. Carl was very active in the Dumas community, including being a member of the Dumas Noon Lion’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and Amarillo College Moore County Campus Advisory Committee. Although he was only in the community for 8 years, Carl made a lasting impact and made many great friends and contributions. Carl was very proud of what he accomplished in his short time in Dumas. However, Carl was most proud of his marriage to Linda and his children.

Carl is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; children: Kim Garner, Justin Watson, Lacee Moretti, Mary Boone; grandchildren: Brandon Roseborrough, Joseph Dones, Mia Moretti, Mikey Moretti, Rhet Tidwell, Ezra Watson; great-grandchildren: Grayson Roseborrough, Kathalia Roseborrough; brothers: Bruce Watson and Neal Watson.