Scott Wayne Watson

Scott Wayne Watson, 55 passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Methodist University Hospital. He was born to Thomas Watson and Yvonne (White) Watson on March 24, 1966, in Florissant, Missouri. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Kerri Watson, two sons, Joshua Watson, 19 and Caleb Watson 18, his mother Yvonne (White) Watson. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Watson. Scott was a member of Harvest Baptist Church (formerly East Side Baptist Church) for 30 years. He dearly loved his church family and served the Lord faithfully as a deacon and a teacher. He passionately served the Lord through missions in Guatemala, spending several weeks in the country. Scott loved serving the Lord as a pilot and member of Arkansas Pilots for Christ, flying medical mercy missions and sharing the love of Christ. He also served as a Gideon. Scott’s hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was also an avid Razorback fan. His two sons were the joy of his life, and he was lovingly devoted to his wife. Scott joined the National Guard on January 14, 1988, as an Aviation Approach Control Specialist. Scott’s AGR career included assignments as an Enlisted Production Recruiter, Executive Admin Assistant, Training Non Commissioned Officer (NCO), Supply NCO, Officer Production Recruiter, Recruiting Area NCO in Charge and culminated with his final assignment as the G4 Logistics Service NCO in charge. Scott reached the rank of Master Sergeant and retired on Jun 30, 2016, after serving 26 years 5 months and 29 days in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He earned numerous military awards to include Army Service Ribbon, Master Recruiting Badge, three NCO Professional Ribbons, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Eight Army Good Conduct Medals, two Army Achievement Medals two Army Commendation Medals, two Armed Forces Reserve Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, three Arkansas Service Awards, Arkansas Emergency Service Award, Arkansas Recruiting Ribbon and several Recruiter of the month awards for enlisting the most soldiers in the state. Scott was a 1984 high school graduate of McCluer High School in Florissant, Missouri. Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Central Baptist College in 2004 and his Master of Business Administration in 2009. His primary position upon retirement was with the Social Security Administration as a Customer Service Representative. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 am Monday at Harvest Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Noel and Rev. Rick Ethridge officiating. Burial will follow at Providence cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Love Beyond Borders Foundation (14678 Director Road, West Fork, AR 72774 www.lovebeyondboarders.org.ar/donate), or Arkansas Pilots for Christ (204 S. 7th St, Paragould, AR 72451), or Harvest Baptist Church Building Fund (4100 Linwood Dr. Paragould, AR 72450).