Frank Everett Watson, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 8, 1930, in West Monroe, La., to Logan and Beatrix Monsieur Watson. On Aug. 20, 1955, in New Market, Ontario, he married Gwendolyn Geraldine Shelostowski, who survives in Warsaw. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School, Louisiana. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1951. He attended Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo., graduating in 1956. He received his master’s in education from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. Throughout his life he pastored a number of churches, but most of his working career he spent as a home builder in the Fort Wayne area. Prior to his retirement, he was an administrator at Fort Wayne Bible College. He was a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God, Warsaw, and will be missed by many. He will be lovingly remembered by a son, Buckley (and spouse Laura) Watson, Warsaw; a daughter, Cynthia Studebaker, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren: Bethany, Elizabeth, Kristina, Jason and Amanda; and six great-grandchildren: Cesar, Alex, Taylor, Mardi, Aryanna and Justice. He also leaves behind two brothers, Donald and Robin Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshua Watson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Pastor Anthony Green officiating. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and an hour prior to the service Thursday. ***** Memorials to Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1502 Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, IN 46580. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
