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Leon Watson
April 6, 1950 ~ November 23, 2017 (age 67) 67 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Don Copple
July 31, 2019 7:55 PM
I just heard of his passing a few days ago and it truly saddened me. I pitched fast-pitch for many years and have been involved in the game for even longer. One of the nicest men I have ever known. Also the best umpire St. Louis has ever had, without a doubt. Being a pitcher I did not want to fraternize with the umpires too much for fear of looking like I was looking for favoritism. I was always friendly with him, but laid back a little. I sometimes wondered if he thought I was being standofish. It bothered me. I hoped he didn't think less of me so I usually tried to engage him in friendly conversation after or at another teams games. That was always pleasant. He had the kind of personality that I envied. My sincere sympathy to the family.
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on December 1, 2017
Leon was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. I am a better person having known him. Whatever lies beyond, he is in the best place. In honor of one of my best friends, Mary Lou Kimble, Sincerely, Betty Diehl, M.D.
A CREMATION URN ARRANGEMENT was sent on December 1, 2017
USA Softball of St. Louis remembers & celebrates the life of Leon Watson! An Elite Umpire of USA Softball, & St. Louis Softball Hall of Fame member, Leon's love, dedication, integrity, commitment, & consistency for the game will be missed. May God Bless him & provide him with a great game above.
A candle was lit by Pastor John &Vannice Lawrence
on December 1, 2017 9:39 AM
A candle was lit by Mable L.Miller
on November 30, 2017 3:15 PM
A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on November 30, 2017
Softball will never be the same in St. Louis without your presence. Leon, you will be missed by all of us in the Softball Community! The Softball Coaches of the Suburban West
A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Andre & Sha on November 30, 2017
Message from Jean and Ron Brinkman
November 30, 2017 7:47 AM
Our sincerest condolences to the Watson family. I had the priviledge to meet and umpire with Leon several times at ISC World Tournaments. He was not only a tremendous umpire but one of the best gentlemen I have ever know. RIP Leon.
A candle was lit by Mable L. Miller from Tacoma, WA 98464
on November 29, 2017 3:50 PM
A candle was lit by The Johnson Family
on November 29, 2017 7:02 AM
A candle was lit by Dorsey Lawrence Jr. & Family
on November 28, 2017 9:24 PM
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