Allen Wayne Watson II

Allen "Skip" Wayne Watson II, 37, of Benton, formerly of West Fork, died January 4, 2015 in Benton. He was born May 10, 1977 in Fayetteville to Wayne and Diana Watson. Skip graduated from West Fork High School, where he excelled in many different sports – including football, baseball, basketball, and track. Skip loved the thrill of the game, and he always played with heart. Skip was a leader - loyal, strong, courageous and had a heart of gold. He was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. He is survived by two sons, Tristen Sullins & TaKoma Dobbs-Watson; one daughter, Alexa Watson; his parents, Wayne & Diana Watson of Prairie Grove; his grandmother, Wilma Watson of Fayetteville; his sister, Shelly Thomas & her husband, Jimmy Thomas of Farmington; his nephew, Brandon Thomas; and three nieces, Ashley Thomas; Kristen Thomas; and Britney Thomas. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Flora Jean Jarboe of Winslow; and his grandfather, Bobby Wayne Watson of Fayetteville. Memorial services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Beard's Funeral Chapel. Honorary pallbearers are Heath Daniel, Tristen Sullins, TaKoma Dobbs-Watson, Brandon Thomas and Chris Holloway. Local arrangements by Beard's Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.