Harold Eugene Watson, Age: 92
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Aug 06, 1928---Nov 22, 2020

Harold Eugene Watson, 92, of Liberty, MO, formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Sunrise of Lenexa.  Visitation will be from 9 to 10 AM, Tuesday, November 24 at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS.  Funeral services will follow directly after at 10 AM.  Burial services will take place at Miriam Cemetery in Maryville, MO following the funeral.

 

Harold was born August 6, 1928 in Maryville, MO, the son of William Howard and Opal Lockridge Watson.  Harold worked on the family dairy farm until he joined the US Army to fight in the Korean War in 1951 and returned to the farm in 1953.  He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal (Japan).  Harold went to Northwest Missouri State University following the war on the GI bill and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.  Harold married the love of his life, Virgie Carole Twombly on August 21, 1966 in Fanning, KS.  He moved to Liberty, MO the same year and began working as a Chemist for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Kansas City, MO.  Harold worked for the FDA for 42 years and helped with many significant investigations, including the Tylenol poisoning murders of 1982.  He retired from the FDA in 2008.  Harold was a resident of Brookdale Town Village in Leawood, KS from 2009 until early 2019, and Sunrise Assisted Living in Lenexa, KS from 2019 to present.

 

Harold was preceded in death by his spouse Carole, his parents and a sister: Harriet Cain.  Survivors include his daughter: Anna Dozier (Jeff) of Lenexa, KS; two sons: William "Bill" Watson (Jonna) of Beaver, PA and Edward “Ed” Watson (Victoria) of Kansas City, MO; and two grandsons: Samuel and Luke Watson.

 

Harold was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was full of life.  He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and would share stories of them with everyone he met.  Harold loved farming, all things John Deere green, airplanes and chemistry – including teaching any unsuspecting stranger about Beer’s law.  Harold was a devout Christian who read the Bible every day.  He wore his Korean War veteran hat, in his words, “For all the veterans, especially for the ones who didn’t make it back home.”  Harold never considered anyone a stranger and loved to talk and tell stories to everyone he encountered.

 

The family requests contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donate.lls.org  (800) 955-4572

 

in  lieu of flowers.  (Condolences may be expressed at:  www.porterfuneralhome.com)

Pallbears: 

Edward Watson

William Watson

Jeff Dozier

Russell Stephenson

 

 

            Honorary pallbearer:

 Samuel Watson

Luke Watson

Fred Twombly

Matthew Mullins

Michael Mullins

Mark Fagan

Michael Fagan


Condolences

David Foran Nov 22, 2020

friend & co-worker at FDA ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Harold was a great friend & great help to new people in the FDA lab. He loved to tell stories.

Ben L. Woodson Nov 22, 2020

Friend/Coworker ,Cavite, Philippines

Harold was a great friend and I know he loved his family very much. The most important thing about him was he was a man of God and believe in Jesus Christ. He did much to help me in my spiritual walk. My condolences to his family and friends.

ronald sisk Nov 23, 2020

Harold was the best of the best. We spent many hours talking(I mostly listening). Harold and old pal Calvin are the type of people we need more. When Harold showed me his picture in Army uniform and mustache, I told him he looked like a British wing commander.

Mike Hamilton Nov 23, 2020

coworker and friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Harold was a great coworker, friend, and Christian man. The whole will miss a man like him.

Kevin Cline Nov 23, 2020

Co worker ,Overland park ,Kansas

Harold was one of the nicest person I've know. Always had plenty of stories about the farm and tractors. He was s good man.

Shawnee Drive Community of Christ Nov 23, 2020

Rainbow Kids ,Kansas City ,Kansas

We are so sorry for the loss of your father and friend. He lived a stellar life - changing his world (and yours) for the better. You are being held in our hearts as you adjust to life without his physical presence. Shawnee Drive Community of Christ (Anna Dozier - Rainbow Kids)

Howard & Sandy Dozier Nov 23, 2020

parents of Harold's son-in-law ,St Joseph ,Missouri

Always loved visiting with Harold -He and Howard could never get enough of the military talk -and I loved listening --Harold and Carole raised a wonderful family -and we love Anna as our daughter -Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family during these difficult days --but we all have many many memories and will enjoy them for years.

Roger Johnson Nov 23, 2020

CO-WORKER AT FDA ,Hilton Head Island ,South Carolina

Worked with Harold for many years and even after I retired was able to enjoy his company at various gatherings. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of us.

Angel Doolen Nov 24, 2020

Adopted Granddaughter ,Ferrelview ,Missouri

I was unable to personally get to meet Harold while he was still with us. I was, however, blessed to have been brought into his son, Ed's life. I have heard, through Papa Ed, what a wonderful person Harold was. I know, through God's love, I will have the pleasure of meeting him in heaven.

Duane Hughes Nov 24, 2020

friend, co-worker, supervisor ,Independence ,Missouri

Harold was a great friend and colleague. We worked together for many years as he trained me in elemental analysis work, then I became his supervisor for several years. A strong Christian man! He wove the Lord into his conversations, and you just knew if you caught him at lunch or on a break he'd be reading the Bible. Oh yeah, did he love Johnny poppers! I gave him a diecast John Deere for his birthday many years ago. Harold cracked me up talking about 383's with 440 heads (car nuts like us will understand) and a '69 Pontiac that could do 170 mph. I was never able to convince him it might take a bit more horsepower than a '69 Pontiac could generate to do that. I feel like I almost know Ed, Anna, and Bill personally because Harold talked so much about them. They were truly his first loves along with Carole I know Harold is now with Carole and his Lord and Savior, and I'm glad I got to spend time with him.

James Daft Nov 24, 2020

Co-worker ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Harold was a great analyst, co-worker, family man, and a truth-loving person. RIP Harold.

Daryl Nov 25, 2020

To the family and friends of Mr. Watson always cherish the fond memories of time spent together and although you may grieve the Bible can be a source of comfort. At (Revelation 21:3,4) it speaks of a time when there will be no more sickness or death, also at (Acts 24:15) it speaks of a resurrection that we all can look forward to. May the peace and love of the God of all comfort be with you all. Comfort can be found in our Creator through prayer and through his word the Bible and in Jesus Christ.

Peggy johnson Nov 27, 2020

We had many discussions about Doniphan county and Fanning. Such a sweetheart.

Rachel Dietzel Nov 30, 2020

Coworker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Harold was such a sweet and genuine man. When I started working in the lab at FDA, he was assigned to train me on the analysis of Total Diet Study samples for nutritional and toxic elements. I was a young lady at the time, and he jumped right in like a grandfather and eagerly taught me whatever he could. He was always quick with a joke and a smile. To say the least, he was well loved among his peers, and will be sorely missed.

Randy Moore Nov 30, 2020

Co-worker at FDA ,Louisburg ,Kansas

Harold shares my fathers name. I admire him as a veteran, co-worker, and fellow Christian. He was a man of wisdom and I listened intently to his words when he spoke. It fills my heart to know he had eternity taken care of long in advance of his passing and he was able to grow others faith by sharing his.

Steve and Leslie Moon Dec 13, 2020

We are so sorry for you loss, and we are sending our thoughts and prayers of love and for strength and peace the the whole Watson family.