Robert Allen Watterson

Robert Allen "Bob" Watterson, 77, of Henderson, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born August 12, 1943, in Apple Grove, a son of the late James Leonard Watterson and Dorothy (Shiflet) Watterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn (Jarrell) Watterson; and a brother and sister-in-law, James Leonard "Jimmy" Jr. and Janice Watterson. He was a graduate of Hannan High School and Marshall University with a Bachelors Degree in Geology and had worked towards a Masters Degree in Environmental Science at West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He also attended WVU for 2 1/2 years majoring in Animal Science. Bob's accomplishments in High School were FFA president two years, numerous awards including Chapter Star Farmer, Star Dairy Farmer, Star Greenhand, Star Livestock Farmer, Prepared Public Speaking Award, Federation Secretary and State Reporter, and was active in football and baseball. He served as class president two years and a member of AFROTC rifle team at WVU. He was active in Geology Club at Marshall University, Mason County Fair Board, Dairy Herd Improvement Association and Holstein-Friesian Association (local and state director). Bob was a dairy farmer, truck driver, geologist, Southern States manager, Mason County Highway Administrator and driver instructor for AAA. He was a volunteer with the Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 32 AF & AM of Point Pleasant, the Sons of the American Revolution of Point Pleasant and a historical interpreter at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. He was also a member of the Good News Baptist Church in Gallipolis, OH and a huge Marshall University fan. He is survived by his newly married wife, Karen (Tabor) Watterson of Henderson, which came with a whole new family; three stepdaughters, Ginger (Ron) Denney of Gallipolis, OH, Brandy (Tim) Cass of Abilene, TX, and Susanne Brandenburg of Ashland, KY; and five stepgrandchildren. He is also survived by a niece, Janie (Hugh) Burris of Point Pleasant; three nephews, Steve (Tammy) Watterson, David (Sharon) Watterson and Ernie (Vicki) Watterson all of Apple Grove; numerous great nieces and great nephews; extended family, Doyle (Marsha) Smithson, Faye Loveday, Melvin (Jan) Tabor, Kay (Gail) Sims, Connie (Freddie) Skaggs, and David (Shirley) Tabor; and close friend, Don (Kim) Wyant of Point Pleasant. There will be no public services. Private burial will be held in Watterson Family Cemetery in Apple Grove. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.