Marvin Watson

November 18, 1918 - November 16, 2016

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Tuesday 11/22, 2:00 pm - 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Marvin Elmer Watson, 97, of Big Spring, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring.Marvin \The Bee Man\ was born Monday, November 18, 1918 to W.W. and Lucy Watson near Springhill, Louisiana, the fourth of five children, the fourth because his twin sister arrived about 2 minutes earlier. His father passed away when he was twelve and the family moved to Stamps, Arkansas to live with their mother's family.Marvin was drafted into the United States Army and served in the European Theatre during World War 2. After the war he was stationed in Japan as part of the occupation force. After being discharged from the United States Army he enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed his military career and then completed his service to the country in Civil Service.He is survived by his twin sister, Martiel Thomas of Stamps, Arkansas; a daughter, Paulette Kerr and husband, Ed of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Amy Cluck and husband, Brad of Amarillo, a grandson, Robert Kerr of Irving and five great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise and a son, Marvin, Jr.; two brothers, Jack and Conway and a younger sister, Nell.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Tuesday 11/22, 2:00 pm - 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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