Marvin Dean Watson, 49, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 2, 2020. He was born July 3, 1970, in Ironton, MO, to Moss "MC" Watson and Glendine Watson.

Marvin attended Arcadia Valley School District, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and motorcycle riding.

He was preceded in death by his father, Moss "MC" Watson, April 13, 2005, and a sister, Ruth Ann Height, August 26, 2010.

Marvin is survived by his mother, Glendine Watson of Walnut Ridge, Ark.; 6 brothers, Edgar (Sheila) Watson, Pocahontas, Ark., Ken (Shirley) Watson, Hoxie, Ark., Charley (Nancy) Watson, Arcadia, Mo., John (Kim) Watson, Aurora, Mo., William "BJ" Watson, Caledonia, Mo., and Lee (Heather) Watson, Walnut Ridge, Ark.; 2 sisters, Betty "BJ" Lietz, Bellevue, Wash., Tammy (Joel) Whitehead, Walnut Ridge, Ark., 16 nieces, 20 great-nieces, 3 great-great nieces, 8 nephews, 16 great nephews, 7 great-great nephews, many cousins, and many, many friends.

A private family service was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Marvin will be buried at K of P Cemetery in Ironton, Mo., at a later date.