Roger Wayne Watson

Roger W. Watson, 72, of Galt died on Feb. 1, 2022, at home under hospice care from a sudden recurrence of cancer after several years of remission. He was born March 4, 1949 in Long Beach, California.

Roger had lived in the Galt area for 32 years, having spent his childhood in Southern California, Brazil and Indonesia, and his later years in Alaska, Louisiana and Northern California. He had been employed as a millwright/maintenance mechanic in the food industry with Brew Angels Home Brew Club; and was active with DAV, a lifetime member of VFW, and volunteer with Galt Area Historical Society at McFarland Historical Ranch. He enjoyed home brewing since 1994 and was a BJCP Certified Beer Judge, and he enjoyed making wind chimes. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving from 1969-1971 with the Army Corps of Engineers, Co. A, 169th Engineer Battalion (in construction).

Surviving Roger are his wife of 46 years, Samie Nicholson Watson; sister Marleen Smith and many nieces and nephews, plus great nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Jerry Nicholson and sister-in-law Cherie Nicholson.

A memorial service is being planned for the spring. Ben Salas Funeral Home of Galt is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

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