THE ADVANCE REPORTER
Thursday, May 9, 1968
Spotlight On...
LEVI WATSON
Levi Watson was born August 17, 1878 in Scott County. Most of his
life has been spent in and around Waldron. A farmer by trade and was
known for his excellent garden and flower work. Mr. Watson lived with one
of his daughters, Mrs. Ruby Belcher in Van Buren, until he entered the
Haven O'Rest Home in Van Van Buren, November 21, 1964.
When Waldron built the Pinewood Nursing Home, Mr. Watson wanted to
come back home so he could spend his last days in Scott County. He was
the 7th patient to enter Pinewood Nursing Home. Since he came on August
29, 1965 the home was filled to capacity and there are many on the waiting
list. He has enjoyed his home there and until recently was able to be
about, eat in the dining room and etc. Now he spends most of the time in
bed.
Mr. Watson has five children: Mrs. Lottie Pollard and Mrs. Ruby
Belcher of Waldron; Mrs. Elvie James and Mrs. Lucille Roy of Wichita
Falls, Texas and J.L. Watson, Iowa Park, Texas.
Pictured above with him are his daughter, Lottie Pollard,
granddaughter, Eloise (Pollard) Van Cleave, great granddaughter, Patsy
(Baily) Duty and great great granddaughters, Pam and Denae Duty.
Mr. Watson will be 90 years old August 17, 1968.
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