Gary Willard Watson

Gary Willard Watson, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home in Wichita, KS. He was born in Wichita to Willard and Berniece Watson and was the oldest of three children. He married Jacqueline Gilliam in Wichita, KS on June 22, 1968. Gary and Jacque raised their three children in Kansas. Gary grew up in Wichita and was a graduate of Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School. He studied at Wichita State and Newman University. He began his career in Real Estate, working as a site selector for Pizza Hut Corporation and went on to build homes as proprietor of GW Watson & Associates in the Kansas City, KS and Wichita areas. He was steadfast in his dedication and love for his family and took great pride and joy in his two young grandchildren. Gary was also devoted to his many Wire Fox Terriers who he considered companions throughout his years. An avid sports fan, he had a love for playing and coaching basketball. He enjoyed cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Berniece Watson, and an infant son, Michael. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jacque; his son, Briton of Wichita; his daughter, Tiffany and her husband Edward Rafalski of Clearwater Beach, FL; his daughter, Kari and her husband Tim Keith of Fort Worth, TX; his two grandchildren, Garrett and Taylor; his brother Scott and wife Michelle Watson of Wichita and his sister, Shirley and husband Ron Hall of Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kansas Humane Society. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 6:00 in the evening with Rosary at 5:30. Services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 124 N Roosevelt St., Wichita, KS 67208.