Herman Russell Watson, 85, of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. He was born on April 9, 1941, in Cross Cut, Texas, to C.R. Watson and Willie Mae Slate Watson.
Herman grew up in Callahan, Brown, and Coleman counties, where he attended school and built the deep roots that would remain with him throughout his life. He was a farmer by heart, finding joy in caring for his land and spending time outdoors. That connection to the land was a lasting part of who he was. In addition to his life as a farmer, Herman worked for Martin Brick Company, the Coleman Housing Authority, and Higginbotham Brothers in Coleman.
Herman married Dorthy Faye Crane on December 29, 1958. After Dorothy died, Herman found love again and married Lennie Dee Dawson.
More than anything, Herman loved his family and friends immensely. He treasured time spent with them and cherished the many memories they made together over the years. His life was marked by devotion to those he loved and by the simple, steady values of hard work, loyalty, and fellowship.
He is survived by his wife, Lennie Watson; his children, Sharon Gay Watson, Russell Watson...