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John Douglas Watson, lovingly known as “Uncle Duck” to his nieces and nephews, passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 62 — the same date his beloved mother, Mary Ethel Downing Watson, passed years earlier. He was born on January 31, 1963, to Orvil Hurst Watson of Pasadena, Texas, and Mary Ethel Downing Watson of Jackson, Mississippi. Doug was a cherished son, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by both …

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John was a huge influence on many during his time in Alvin and the surrounding community. I'll always remember his insp…
John was a huge influence on many during his time in Alvin and the surrounding community. I'll alwa…
John was a huge influence on many during his time in Alvin and t…

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Friendswood Baptist Church

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What were John's favorite movies?
Platoon, Rambo, Black Hawk Down, Wake up Vietnam, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge…
Platoon, Rambo, Black Hawk Down, Wake up Vietnam, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge, and anyt…
Platoon, Rambo, Black Hawk Down, Wake up Vietnam, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge, and anything John Wayne

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Born

January 31st, 1963
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Passed away

July 19th, 2025
Nacogdoches, Texas

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Cremation

Watson & Sons Funeral Home
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