of Conway, AR
December 6, 1943 - December 6, 2025
Dwight Douglas Watson, 82, of Conway, Arkansas beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend stepped from this life to the next on December 6, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1943, to Byron Augustus Watson Sr. and Lillie Price Watson in England, Arkansas, and was the youngest of twelve children. Dwight graduated from SCA, now the University of Central Arkansas, in 1972 and began his career teaching at Oak Grove Schools. After leaving education, he followed in family tradition as a home builder before joining the UCA Maintenance Department, where he worked for ten years prior to retiring. He honorably served his country in the Army Reserves, completing basic training at Fort Polk.
Throughout his life, Dwight found great joy in the company of his friends and family. He cherished time spent playing cards and throwing horseshoes at Willie's place on the river, floating the Buffalo River, hunting at the Blue Doe deer camp, and enjoying weekly happy hours at VFW Post 2259. He and his brother Dennis shared many unforgettable cross-country trips that strengthened their special bond. Dwight's passion for fishing on Lake Conway was shared with his sister Maxine and numerous friends over many years. He also loved his daily walks on the Conway walking trails, often accompanied by close friends Carroll Ed, Al, and Ray.
A devoted animal lover, Dwight always had pets. In his later years, his constant companions were his dog, ''Little Bit,'' and his beloved cat, ''Kitty Kat,'' who remained by his side for seventeen years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Everett, Vollie, Byron Jr., Wayne, Dennis, and Eugene Watson; his sisters Hazel Nipps, Jewel Johnson, Maxine Ulmer, and Virginia Cash; and his special friends Steve Atkinson and Carroll Ed Atkinson. He is survived by his sister Pauline Stevenson of Springdale, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, in Conway.
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Regina Stevenson
Friday, December 12, 2025
Love you, Uncle Dwight. You were the best. Your niece, Regina Stevenson
Polly Stevenson
Friday, December 12, 2025
How did this happen coming from a family of 14, we out lived them all. You number 13, me number 14 (not dead yet). Growing up in a small town, a small house in the 1940’s and 50’s was a real challenge. At one time 10 of us were in the house. Got kind of crowded didn’t it
I remember one time, the two of us were climbing a tree. I went up first and the limb I was on broke and I fell on you, breaking your new glasses. We were in big trouble for that. But you saved my life that day by taking the fall.
When things weren’t going well, I always ran to you. You would tell me everything is gonna be okay. And I believed you.
I felt like I could tell you all of my problems and secrets and they would stay with you. No finger pointing from you or blaming you were always good to me. I don’t like good byes so in just a matter of little time I will see you again, rest in peace, Your sister, Polly, and family . I will see you again
Suzanne Walker
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Many wonderful memories of kind, quiet Uncle Dwight.
Debi Mabry Hawkins
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
So sorry to hear about your loss, Dwight was a part of our family. I would see him at our family fish fry or hanging out with my uncle's at various gatherings, my mom and dad thought a lot of him. He was a great guy. I know he will be missed by all that knew him. ❤️
Melanie Garrett
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dwight was my dad’s best friend. I know he will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
Kenneth Berry
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
RIP friend
Jeffrey Roberts
Monday, December 8, 2025
RIP My friend enjoyed the card games and horseshoe games on the river and deer woods the bluedoe tournament will keep the famous saying that was a Dwight Watson flopper