89R16410 CW-D
By: King S.R. No. 219
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Dennis Watters III of Willow Park, who passed away on February
16, 2025, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Watters was born in Fort Worth on
December 17, 1943, and he spent much of his childhood in Lajitas and
the Big Bend area with his grandparents; he attended Sul Ross State
University on a bull riding scholarship and studied geology;
answering his nation's call to duty, he served for a total of 28
years in the U.S. Army Reserve and the National Guard and was
deployed to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, during Operation Desert
Storm; and
WHEREAS, While living in Fort Worth, Mr. Watters met his
future wife, Sherry; the couple exchanged wedding vows on
December 15, 1972, and they shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned more than five decades; they raised two children, John and
Michelle, and later welcomed a granddaughter into their family;
Mr. Watters gave generously of his time to Westridge Baptist Church
in Fort Worth, where he led Sunday school classes and provided
assistance to the church youth group; in 1987, he and his family
moved to Weatherford and became members of Peaster Baptist Church;
Mr. Watters also served that congregation, and most recently, he
attended Willow Park Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, In his later years, Mr. Watters discovered a passion
for motorcycles; he belonged to the Koinonia Riders in Weatherford,
a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and he
enjoyed riding through the Texas Hill Country; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed
man's love and friendship will always remember him with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Dennis Watters III and extend
heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
Sherry Watters; to his children, John David and Michelle Leigh; to
his granddaughter, Taylor Paige; and to his other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Dennis Watters.