of Ft. Smith, AR
November 4, 1993 - January 23, 2016
Kaleb Glynn ''Gumby'' Watson, 22 of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Fort Smith. Gumby was born November 4, 1993 in Clarksville to Mr. Ricky and Linda (Leavell) Watson. He enjoyed basketball, hunting, and being outdoors, he loved to cheer on the Arkansas Razorbacks and Denver Broncos. He was studying electrical engineering at UAFS. Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his grandparents, Holbert and Virginia Watson.
Mr. Watson is survived by his parents, Ricky and Linda Watson; brother, Heath Watson of Hagarville; Grandparents, Donell and Millie Leavell of Clarksville; grandmother, Peggy Ruiz of Dover; aunts and uncles, Guy and Jeanette Watson of Clarksville, Connie & Boyd Hall of Dover, Barbara and Alan Dunlap of Utah, Galen Leavell of Texas, Mitch and Marilyn Leavell of Utah, Glen Leavell of Dover, and Donnie Leavell of California, several cousins; And his beloved dog Lady.
Visitation for Mr. Watson will be 6:00 8:00 P.M. Friday January 29, 2016 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday January 30, 2016 at the Hedgeway Church with Bro. Don Alexander and Bro. Dewayne Holland Officiating. Burial will follow in the Hagarville Cemetery with Ethan Holt, Ryan Harrison, Forest Damron, Ethan Yandell, Zac Stumbaugh, and Zach Dossett serving as pallbearers, and serving as honorary pallbearers will be all previous basketball players, coaches, friends, and previous teachers from Lamar Schools along with all UAFS and Fort Smith Friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.
Although I didn't know Kaleb personally, my son did know Kaleb a little. My son came into Lamar high school in the last 5 months of senior year and had a couple of classes with Kaleb and graduated in the same class as Kaleb. This has hit my son hard as he can't begin to comprehend what happened and how someone his age that he knew could be gone so quickly. My heart and prayers go out to Kaleb's family and friends at this time and I pray that they all find comfort in knowing that Kaleb is with Jesus and soaring high right now.
Very sorry for your loss. Want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Can't wait to see you again gumby! Our thoughts and prayers to the family! God bless
We are so sorry for your loss,please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.please let me know if we can help you with any thing.
God bless you
Kim&Marion Lauppe
I'm kaleb's neighbor across the street. I'm so saddened over what happened to your precious son. I saw him many times, and I couldn't help but to think, 'he is a happy, nice, just a good all round kid' and I was obviously correct. I'm sad every time I see the apartment, not sure I can continue to live here. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers
I cannot even begin to imagine what you all are going through at this time. I pray for peace to you to help make it through each day. Know that I am here if you need any thing. Love you all.
Our thought and prayers are with you! Kaleb was a sweet and loving kid, he will be missed by many.
Rickey, Linda and Heath,
Thank you so much for sharing your Kaleb with us. We will always feel blessed to have had him in our lives.
I always loved how he could turn someones bad day into a good day just by being his self.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for strength for you in the coming weeks and days.
Rickey, Linda and Heath,
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can be said to take away the pain that you are enduring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and help ease the pain. Remember all the good times and laughter that you all shared.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May God Bless your family.
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. It's been years since we've gone to church with you, but you will always be in our prayers.
Mike & Carolyn Buckner
Linda, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure that I speak for all of your JRMC family as well. God be with each of you through this most difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Wish there were words I could say to take away the pain and sadness. The Lord has gotten a very special angel and he will be always watching over you all. I only met Kaleb a few times which, was enough to know he was a great kid and I am so glad that Dakota had him in his life. Dakota will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so sorry to hear about Kaleb, our blessings are with you.
I did mit know you personally my dear Kaleb.But
My sister told me so much about you.When I heard what happened to you.I was so sad .Sins then I can't stop thinking about you.My dear I hope to meet you someday in heaven.I know you are there .Love love love .You family is in my prayers.😢
Dear Leavell Family,
Daddy and I have shed many tears for you. Words cannot express our sadness. It's times like this that we especially miss Circle Drive. Our prayers are with you. We wish we were at home taking care of you.
Love,
Bliss and Jack
Linda, My heart broke when I heard of your loss. Can't imagine the pain you are experiencing but all the wonderful memories, love and prayers everyone has for Kaleb is wonderful! Love to you, Ricky and Heath.
Gone but never forgotten. You have left a mark on alot of peoples hearts. Praying for your family and friends. May God Bless them all. Heaven has another one with wings. We will see you again someday.
With deepest sympathy
Suzanne Engstrom
Hugg & Hall Equipment
Fort Smith
We are so sorry, we are praying for you and your family.
Rickey, Linda & Heath
My prayers are with you. I pray for comfort in this time of need. He has so many friends, its amazing, classmates, etc. He was on our basketball team for Hudson Candy, with Ethan and Jeff coached. Ill never forget how fast he was.
Nita & Joseph
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss,prayers for you and your Family
I'm thankful I actually got to meet this angel from heaven, I pray that his parents and family have a peace which surpasses all understanding during this time of loss! God Bless you all! I only had the pleasure of meeting your son this summer while he interned at GPI, but it was always good to see his smiling face! May Kaleb RIL
Delisa
Our deepest condolences to you all!
You will be missed on campus, praying for your family. RIP
We are so sorry for your loss! Kaleb will be greatly missed from all of us ! Our family will always be here for you and yours . Prayers and hugs go out to you and Ricky and Hearh Corey will miss him greatly and he sends his hugs and prsyers to you all too!
Linda&Ricky so sorry to hear about Kaleb I know your hearts are broken, it sounds like you guys did an awesome job raising him to be a fine young man,you are all in my prayers.
Praying for strength and comfort for all effected by this tragedy.
Praying for your family. I too am going through grief from the loss of my little brother in August...we all need each others prayers in times like this. There's no answer to why this happened to a wonderful person...but we HAVE to trust GOD....
I will be strong and courageous. I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go.
Joshua 1:9
Kaleb I know you will be forever in so many peoples hearts.
Linda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss and pray for comfort in the days ahead. I did not know Kaleb personally, but from everything I've heard about him, he was a fine young man, taken way too soon. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers since hearing of this tragedy. God Bless.
Our sympathy and compassion to the entire family...
My heartfelt sympathies to yr family. I met yr delightful son at my Grandson recent wedding. Preston. &Kaleb's smile filled the room..May God hold all of you in his arms. Your family will b in my prayers.Malinda H-C
Heaven gained another Angel... your in our thoughts and prayers....love you all
My deepest sympathy to your family. Such a tragic loss.
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Kaleb. I too have felt the tremendous pain of losing a son. I pray that you find comfort and strength in God's promises of a future resurrection, no more death, sickness, pain, or suffering as you read Psalms 65:2; Isaiah 33:27; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:4. Memories of Kaleb will stay in your heart forever.
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you, your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Linda, Ricky, and Heath. Words cannot express the depth of sorrow I have for you in my heart. John and I were devastated to learn of this terrible tragedy and we both are holding you close in our prayers and hearts. May God give you strength and the healing love that only He can provide.
My condolences for the loss of this fine young man being taken so young. Heaven needs warriors too I guess... God bless you and his friends. Know that we alumni from Lamar are with you...
I cant begin to know your grief but trust that you raised a blessing of a young man. He always had a smile and a giggle for everyone. We that was unless he was playing basketball cause that was serious business for him. I have a bunch of pictures that I took at basketball games and other school activities I will try to get you copies up. Ricky you and Linda have my deepest condolences and I will keep y'all in my prayers.
I am so sorry all my boys-kota Blake Josh Jerrett thought so much of kaleb. He was a great friend and will be strongly deeply missed.
Heaven gained yet another Angel when it took Kaleb. So sorry that all his family and friends will miss him so very much! May God Bless the family!
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Even though we never met Kaleb, we felt like we knew your boys when we visited at Dr. Parkes. We will be praying for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss
I won't soon forget your son's smile and how I felt he represented the
kind i of youngman we need today.Your family is in our
prayers & we will honour him in thought all the while.
I met yr wonderful son at my grandson"s wedding & so glad I did. With warm thoughts &respect.Malinda Herr-Chambliss (Preston South GrandMother)
Prayers for peace, comfort and strength in the days to come. It will become bearable with God's peace. Know that you are loved and Kaleb was a good young man.
Ricky, Linda, and Heath, I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts. I pray for God's healing hands upon you and that you find peace and comfort from the treasured memories of Caleb.
Dear Watson Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It truly sickens me to hear of this. I met Kaleb a while back and thought he was the sweetest young man I had talked with in a while. I do hope you find Peace soon until then, May God wrap you in His warm and loving arms around you and hold you close.
Linda, our hearts are breaking for you. Daddy and I are remembering you in our prayers. We love you very much. Xxoo
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I simply cannot imagine your pain. I have been praying for all of you and will continue to do so.
My heart goes out to the family. Praying for comfort and healing.
He love is family and friends going be miss
My heart hurts so much for you. Please do not hesitate to call.
Love you!
I am so sorry to read about your son.
He is now with our Heavenly Father, where he will be waiting for you.
May God keep you in His care.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss. He may not be here with us on earth but he will always be in our hearts and memory.
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Praying for justice for your dear loved one. Continued prayers for peace and comfort during this heartbreaking time and in the days to come. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kaleb touched a lot of lives in his short time with us. Keep ypur hearts on all the fun times and know that Kaleb loves you. With deepest sympathy.
It's hard to find the words to say how much we respected and admired you. Jerry and I often talked about what a fine Young man you were. Such a hard worker, smart, inpeckable character. You will be so greatly missed.
I didn't know this young man personally. Just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss!! Prayers for your family!!
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart
I am sorry to hear about this tragedy. Kaleb was always a joy to be around. Our prayers are with you. -- Steven and Samantha Holland
My deepest sympathies to his family. Kaleb was a wonderful young man with an infectious smile. Praying for God to bring peace and comfort to all.
Prayers for you all. Truly heartbreaking to hear of your loss. Wal-Mart DC 6082, managers and associates mourn along side of you. Lord hear our prayers.
HE played ball with my boys and was always so polite and kind. I pray God gives his family strength during this terrible tragedy.
I didn't know this young man but I'm deeply saddened by this tragedy. My prayers are for God's comfort over this family.
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
Linda, Rickey, and Heath I'm so so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Just know we are here for you all if you need anything. With many prayers and love for you and your family..â¤ï¸
Sending prayers for your family, my kids & granddaughters thought so highly of him, they have lots of memories of the great person he was.
I'm so sorry . My prayers are with yoi
Ricky and Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed the time when he and Daniel played on the basketball team.. I truly enjoyed seeing Kaleb play. Such a good young man and a sweet outlook on life. If you need anything just let me know. Prayers for you.
Sorry for your loss will pray for your family Kaleb was won of my cousins best freinds that's how I know him and he was very nice and very funny
Sorry for ypur loss
May you find comfort in this difficult time. Will continue to pray for your family.
I am James and Cathy Skaggs' daughter, and please know that you guys are in our thoughts during this very difficult time. God bless and keep you close.
Still hard to believe your gone but I know your in a much better place. We miss you so much already. I wish I could be home to be able to go to your funeral but I know you would say to stay up here in Nebraska and continue playing some ball. Instead of good-bye. I'll see you later Kaleb.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kaleb very well when he was in second grade and I was a para pro. He was a very sweet boy and loved life.
Linda, Ricky and Heath,
We are so sorry. I wish their was something we could say or do to take the pain and grief away, but we know we can't. Just know you're all in our thoughts and our prayers.Kaleb will for ever be in our hearts.
We are so blessed to have known him. So many wonderful memories of Kaleb.May God give all of you peace and comfort. Always, Brenda and Shelby.Johnson Melson
Sorry to hear of the death of my relative Kaleb. Holbert was my uncle, I am the daughter of Cladie and Edna Sanders formerly of Clarksville. Our prayers are with the family as I use to love to visit all of the Watson's in Hagarsville. Would love to see Rickey and his family. Love from all the Sanders family as my Mother,s name was Edna Watson.
Linda, Ricky and Heath,
We are so sorry. I wish their was something we could say or do to take the pain and grief away, but we know we can't. Just know you're all in our thoughts and our prayers.Kaleb will for ever be in our hearts.
We are so blessed to have known him. So many wonderful memories of Kaleb.May God give all of you peace and comfort. Always, Brenda and Shelby.Johnson Melson
So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to your family,
Linda, I am so sorry to hear the news of precious Kaleb's death. I've been praying for you. Love, Becki
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Prayers for peace and healing.
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, your cousin, Donna
Heaven gained a great angel on Saturday whom we will miss. Kaleb's parents and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.