Billy Dale Watson, Jr. of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was 72.

Billy was born July 8, 1950 in Holly, CO to Billy Dale and Clara (King) Watson. He had lived in Baxter Springs since 2005 moving from Ulysses, KS. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a truck driver for Werner Trucking and was a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Billy is survived by his wife Lorie Watson of the home, 1 daughter, Shawna, 3 brothers, Anthony Duane Watson of Commerce, OK, Douglas Quinton Watson of Commerce, OK and David Kent Watson of Joplin, MO and 1 sister, Debra Kay Wilson of Commerce, OK.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022 at Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, OK. Rev. Shawn Dotson will officiate and Native American Rites will be conducted by Chief Doug Lankford. Inurnment will be in Miami Nation Cemetery with Military Rites. Services have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com