Scott Wayne Watson, 55, Arkansas Chapter passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Methodist University Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1966, in Florissant, Mo., to Thomas Watson and Yvonne White Watson.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Kerri Watson, two sons, Joshua Watson, 19, and Caleb Watson, 18, and his mother Yvonne (White) Watson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Watson.
Scott was a member of Harvest Baptist Church (formerly East Side Baptist Church) for 30 years. He dearly loved his church family and served the Lord faithfully as a deacon and a teacher.
He passionately served the Lord through missions in Guatemala, spending several weeks in that country.
Scott loved serving the Lord as a pilot and a member of Arkansas Pilots for Christ, flying medical mercy missions and sharing the love of Christ. He also served as a Gideon.
Scott's hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was also an avid Razorback fan.
His two sons were the joy of his life and he was lovingly devoted to his wife.
Scott joined the National Guard on Jan. 14, 1988, as an aviation approach control specialist. Scott's AGR career included assignments as an enlisted production recruiter, executive administrative assistant, training non-commissioned officer (NCO), supply NCO, officer production recruiter, recruiting area NCO in charge and culminated with his final assignment as the G4 logistics service NCO in charge.
Scott reached the rank of master sergeant and retired on June 30, 2016, after serving 26 years, 5 months and 29 days in the Arkansas Army National Guard.
He earned numerous military awards to include Army Service Ribbon, Master Recruiting Badge, three NCO Professional Ribbons, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, eight Army Good Conduct Medals, two Army Achievement Medals two Army Commendation Medals, two Armed Forces Reserve Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, three Arkansas Service Awards, Arkansas Emergency Service Award, Arkansas Recruiting Ribbon and several Recruiter of the Month awards for enlisting the most soldiers in the state.
Scott was a 1984 high school graduate of McCluer High School in Florissant. Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Central Baptist College in 2004 and his Master of Business Administration in 2009.
His primary position upon retirement was with the Social Security Administration as a customer service representative.
