Willard Watson "Uncle Joe" was born November 6, 1934 to Matt Watson, Sr. and Ruth Spivey Watson in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life and best friend Shirley Mae Pope Watson, December 23, 1962, to this union four daughters were born, and one son prior to this union. Willard worked in the auto mechanic field for several years until a tragic accident forced him into retirement. He is preceded in death by both parents, all his siblings, his first wife, Shirley Mae Pope Watson, second wife Bobbie Jean Gaines Watson, granddaughter Tiaunta Watson Polk, and great-grandson Gerald Kirk III. Willard leaves to cherish his memory a live-in grandson, Tracy Chinedu, four daughters: Shirlonda Watson (Dayton, OH), Luticia Chinedu and Willetta Burton (of the home), Tracy Idiata-Tillis (Terry)-Arlington, TX, one son Kevin Wyatt (OKC), fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, five sister-in-laws, two brother-in-laws, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives, and many friends.