Scott Lee Watson

SCOTT LEE WATSON

Douds

Scott Lee Watson, 52, of Douds, Iowa, passed away on Sept. 19, 2019, at his home.

Scott was born Nov. 29, 1966, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Milford and Elaine (Bekel) Watson. Scott graduated from Pekin High School with the Class of 1985 and went on to graduate from Indian Hills Community College and Buena Vista University earning a Bachelor of Arts. He was united in marriage to Cathy Hootman on June 20, 1987, at Zion Lutheran Church in Douds, Iowa. Together, Scott and Cathy raised three children: Breanne, Spencer and Nathan.

Scott was known as the voice of dirt track racing in Southeast Iowa for thirty years. He announced races around the area, out of state and even fulfilled his dream of announcing at the Knoxville Speedway. He was an advocate for racing and was the author behind "THE PIT STOP" column in the Ottumwa Courier. In addition, Scott wrote and published "From My Microphone To Your Ears" which chronicled his insight and experiences from his many years of motorsports announcing. He also was known for his auctioneering, his radio show and his column in the Ottumwa Courier. Scott especially loved his grandsons and enjoyed each and every moment he was able to spend with them. He will be extremely missed by his family, friends and everyone in the racing community that had the opportunity to hear him.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Watson of Douds; his mother, Elaine Andeway of Richland; his daughter, Breanne (Derek) Randall of Lewistown, Mo.; two sons, Spencer Watson of Chicago and Nathan Watson of Lenexa, Kan.; two grandchildren, Ryker and Colson Randall; a sister, Kristi (Jared) Dyson of North English; his mother-in-law, Raye Hootman of Douds; his niece and nephew; and his brother-in-law, Larry (Carol) Hootman of Douds.

He was preceded in death by his father, Milford Watson; and his father-in-law, Kriss Hootman.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Eldon Raceway with Pastor Phil Campbell officiating. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Eldon Raceway and continue until the time of the service. Inurnment will be at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds.

Memorial contributions in Scott's honor may be made to his family to be designated at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is caring for his arrangements.