Kimble County, TX - Obituaries: Watson, Felix, 1937 Sunday, December 17, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica Wyatt) ************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************* Pioneer Kimble County Ranchman Dies Suddenly at Ranch Home (Name of paper not given) In the death of Felix Watson at his ranch on Bear Creek Monday, Kimble county has lost one of its best loved pioneer ranchmen. He had gone to milk a cow near the house and not returning as quickly as usual, Mrs. Watson went to see about him and found him dead with the pail of milk near by. He had died suddenly and apparently peacefully. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Felps in Junction. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at four o'clock Tuesday after- noon, the Rev. Ennis B. Hill officiating and interment was made in the Junction Cemetery by the side of his only son, Joe Watson, who died August 14, 1936. Active pall bearers were: Joe Felps, Fred Mudge, E. G. Hill, Lee Craven, Louie Ragland, Doug Nance, Billie Beasley, and H. I. Taylor. Honorary pall bearers were: John Cowsert, J. N. Hodges, John Martin, Fred Hall, A. L. Mudge, Tom Dragoo, Ed Young, J. M. Livingston, Carl Wolf, R. H. Spiller, Dr. Ted Galbraith, Robt. Real, Louis Schreiner, Barney Williams, H. G. Hubert, Sam Woodward, M. E. Blackburn, Roscoe Heyman, and Mark Cowsert. Felix Hugh Watson was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, October 29, 1869, and when 21 years of age came to the United States to learn ranching on Captain Gordon's ranch. He began as a pupil, but it was not many months until he was equal to the best of old timers. After spending a year on the Gordon ranch, he entered into the ranching business for himself and became one of the successful ranchmen on the divide west of town. On account of his outstanding qualities as a ranchman and his popularity among his neighbors, the large section between the Llanos west of Junciton was called the Watson Divide. The name was given by his neighbor and friend O. W. Cardwell. He spent considerable time in breeding fine horses and produced some of the best polo ponies in the country. He was a good horse trainer and in his earlier days was considered one of the best riders in the ranching section. He was married to Miss Mattie Ella Davey and to this union one son, Joe Watson, was born. He is survived by his wife, one sister, Miss Kathleen Watson and two grandsons. He was a loving husband and a kind and indulgent father. He was true to his friends, many of whom were present at his funeral. The many beautiful flowers were a silent tribute to his popularity among his friends. In his home going another name is stricken from the everlessening roll of pioneer ranchmen. For many years he had been a member of the Episcopal Church. He lived a quiet life and his wholesome influence will be felt in the lives of those whith whom he came in contact.