Lester Alan Watson “Alan” born February 14, 1958, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026.

Alan lived a life marked by adventure and a deep love for outdoors. He found joy in traveling to new places, camping beneath the stars, floating along, quiet rivers, climbing mountains, and spending time fishing. These moments reflected his free spirit and appreciation for the beauty of the nature and the wild.

He also had a passion for cooking and truly enjoyed the fellowship of gathering with family and friends, rather around a table or outdoors those moments of laughter stories and togetherness meant so much to him.

Above all, Alan‘s greatest joy was his wife Marcia Pendley Watson. He devoted himself to her happiness and into the life they built together their love was the foundation of everything he held, dearly.

Alan was a proud father to his daughter Michelle Rene’ Carpenter and his son, Michael Alan Watson and daughter-in-law Brittany. He saw happiness in grandchildren, Copper, Whit, Mali and Archie Watson who brought light and laughter into his life.

Family meant everything to Alan. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Hardy and her husband Ben ; his mother in law Bonnie Pendley & her fiancé Keith his sister-in-law Angie Harris & his nephew Anthony Harris, cousin Nick Bible & wife Pam each hold special places in his heart.

He was proceed in death by his parents, Lester Watson, and Clois Watson, and his father in law Merle Pendley.

Alan will be remembered as a man of strength kindness and an adventurous spirit his genuine nature of deep love for his family leave behind a legacy that will live on and all who knew and loved him.

A special message from his wife.

“ Alan, you are my best friend, my greatest love, and my heart. Thank you for a life time of memories. I will carry you with me always, until we meet.”

Celebration of life TBA soon.

Cleveland Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watson Family