Montie Guy Watson, 60 of Midland, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on February 17, 2018 in Uganda, Africa. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Steve Schorr, officiating.He was born on September 26, 1957 in Abilene, Texas to A.K. “Bud” and Dorise Stone Watson. Montie attended elementary school in Abilene, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Huntsville, Texas before moving to Midland in 1968. He graduated Lee High School in 1976, attended New Mexico Junior College for 2 years and then went to Angelo State University, graduating in 1982.Montie was an outstanding golfer in high school and received scholarships to play in college. While playing professional golf in Arizona, he met his wife and soulmate, Lia Marie Tanselli. They married in Phoenix, AZ in 1987. He continued his professional golf career until 1993. In 1994, he was blessed with a son, Aaron Cole. Three years later a baby girl, Avery Elizabeth, arrived to complete the family.Montie owned and operated Watson Machinery Company and was involved in many other business ventures. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a member of West Texas Safari Club and Safari Club International. He gave generously of his time in planning and executing several golf tournaments benefiting Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center.Montie’s passions included college football, cooking for his family, hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. He instilled a love of the outdoors to his children who were the center of his life. He never missed any sporting event in which his children participated. If Montie befriended anyone, and there were many, you were a friend for life.He is survived by his wife, Lia and their children Aaron and Avery Watson of Midland, his mother, Dorise Watson of Midland, sister and brother in law, Gail and Bill Engvall of Park City, UT, a niece Emily Holden and nephew Travis Engvall. He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Watson.In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to: Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center, Youth Ministries at First Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,
