Bobby
Joe
Watson
Bobby Joe Watson passed away March 11, 2023 in Irving, Texas at the age of 65. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 19, 1958 to parents Joseph and Iwona “Bibbles” Watson. Bobby spent 41 years as a water utility field service representative for the City of Grand Prairie. When Bobby retired from the City of Grand Prairie, he was the longest tenured employee in the city of Grand Prairie’s history. He was an avid gun collector, and also enjoyed collecting stupid hats. In his spare time Bobby loved watching western movies.
Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edward Watson; mother, Iwona Lavilla (Alexander) Watson; and brother, Jackie Watson. Left to cherish his memory is Jackie’s daughters and Bobby’s nieces: Shelly Watson and Kelley Sizemore and husband Richard; good friend, Mary Couture; cousin, Tom Riley and wife Stacy; cousin, Tim Riley; cousin, Tracy Hart and wife Brandy; as well as numerous more cousins, coworkers, and good friends who will miss Bobby greatly. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bobby’s name to St. Jude’s Hospital For Children
A graveside service at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas will be held at 11:00a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.