Billy Keith Watson

Billy Keith Watson, 64, of Lockwood, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Keith was born October 24, 1952, to Paul & Patsy (Daffron) Watson in Thayer, Missouri. Keith was a member of the Methodist Church in Lockwood, Missouri.

Keith had several professions in his lifetime. He was a truck driver, insurance salesman, and also laid carpet in the area for many years.

Keith had a natural love for speed whether it was race cars, classic cars or boats. He equally loved the peace & quiet of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, canoeing and camping. He often said the water is where he found his peace.

He is survived by one son and his wife, Shawn & Breean Watson; one daughter and her husband, Tammie and Rick Gastel. He was a grandfather to five grandchildren: Reed Gastel, Abryana Watson, Taylen Watson, Kruz Gastel and Kase Gastel. He is survived by one sister and her husband, Ann and Richard Kaiser of Strafford, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Patsy Watson; one sister, Shirley Goodwin; and one brother, David Watson.

Funeral services were held at Lockwood Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, with Pastor Travis James officiating. Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, Missouri, handled the services.