Clifford Thomas Watson

Clifford Thomas "Butch" Watson Sr., of Danville IL, passed away at 1:07pm on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at Provena Covenant in Urbana Il. Clifford was born on September 10, 1954 to Earl Watson and Eunice Kathleen (Grayson) Jones in Chicago Il. He married Barbara Hoaks on November 7, 1992 in Danville, she survives. Other survivors include his mother; son Clifford T. Watson Jr. of Danville; daughter Jennifer (Cory) Allen of Champaign; grandchildren Michelle Grob and Brody Allen; sister Norma Draper, brother-in-law Michael (Shelly) Hoaks, sisters-in-law Mary (Ronnie) Johnson, Anne (Mike) Luksza and Cindy Roberts, Braxton and Weston Garretson who adopted Butch as their grandfather and many special friends. Clifford was preceded in death by his stepfather Donald Jones, Grandma and Grandpa Grayson, uncle Tommy, niece Tracy Draper and several in-laws. An avid outdoors man Clifford enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing and was collected hundreds of die-cast cars. He was a people person who loved his animals almost as much as he loved his family. Clifford will be remembered as a man of great faith and will be missed by all those fortunate enough to have known his laugh. A Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday January 21 at Oakhill Cemetery with Reverend Wiggins officiating. After the service family and friends are invited to gather at Cedar Grove Church in Danville IL for a meal and a sharing of memories. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville Il is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made in Clifford's name to his family. Condolences may be left at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com