George was born in Crowell, Texas to George and Estella Watson. He married Abbie Lou Woods in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on November 8, 1943, and they made their home in Oklahoma for seven years. In 1950, they moved to Hanford, California to make their home and raise their family. George was a true cowboy who enjoyed being outdoors and riding.At the age of 57, George completed his high school education and received his diploma from Hanford High School. George was a contractor for many years, working with his sons, Jerry and Lee. In 1985,he became a Contract Inspector, and he retired in 2000. He enjoyed spending time with his family. George's hobbies were hunting, fishing, inventing, welding, and lapidary. He was a faithful member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, and he helped with the construction of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Armonaand the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Visalia. In the 1960s, George taught Sunday School and drove the bus to pick up young people for church. He spent many a Thanksgiving Day in the 1990s at the Salvation Army serving Thanksgiving dinner to less fortunate families. His sons have fond memories of George's being a Boy Scout Leader for Armona Troops 495 and 456 and of the many times that they went with their dad on trips, rain or shine.
George is survived by his children: Virginia Wilson and spouse Tommy; Velma Chartrand and spouse Bill; Beverly Rieckenberg and spouse Robert, all of Hanford; Jerry Watson and spouse Janet of Visalia; Linda Nauheimer and spouse John of Clovis; and Lee Watson and spouse Pam of Hanford; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
George is survived by his children: Virginia Wilson and spouse Tommy; Velma Chartrand and spouse Bill; Beverly Rieckenberg and spouse Robert, all of Hanford; Jerry Watson and spouse Janet of Visalia; Linda Nauheimer and spouse John of Clovis; and Lee Watson and spouse Pam of Hanford; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
George was born in Crowell, Texas to George and Estella Watson. He married Abbie Lou Woods in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on November 8, 1943, and they made their home in Oklahoma for seven years. In 1950, they moved to Hanford, California to make their home and raise their family. George was a true cowboy who enjoyed being outdoors and riding.At the age of 57, George completed his high school education and received his diploma from Hanford High School. George was a contractor for many years, working with his sons, Jerry and Lee. In 1985,he became a Contract Inspector, and he retired in 2000. He enjoyed spending time with his family. George's hobbies were hunting, fishing, inventing, welding, and lapidary. He was a faithful member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, and he helped with the construction of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Armonaand the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Visalia. In the 1960s, George taught Sunday School and drove the bus to pick up young people for church. He spent many a Thanksgiving Day in the 1990s at the Salvation Army serving Thanksgiving dinner to less fortunate families. His sons have fond memories of George's being a Boy Scout Leader for Armona Troops 495 and 456 and of the many times that they went with their dad on trips, rain or shine.
George is survived by his children: Virginia Wilson and spouse Tommy; Velma Chartrand and spouse Bill; Beverly Rieckenberg and spouse Robert, all of Hanford; Jerry Watson and spouse Janet of Visalia; Linda Nauheimer and spouse John of Clovis; and Lee Watson and spouse Pam of Hanford; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
George is survived by his children: Virginia Wilson and spouse Tommy; Velma Chartrand and spouse Bill; Beverly Rieckenberg and spouse Robert, all of Hanford; Jerry Watson and spouse Janet of Visalia; Linda Nauheimer and spouse John of Clovis; and Lee Watson and spouse Pam of Hanford; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
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