SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 219
In Memory
of
Dennis Watters III
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
King
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate