Finis Leon Watt's Obituary
Due to a family emergency Finis's services have been postponed until further notice.
Finis Watt, 80, of Powersville, MO passed away at the Boone Hospital Center on September 30th, 2024. Finis Watt was born in Newtown, MO on May 21st, 1944, the son of Marvin J. and Beulah Fern (Mongomery) Watt. After graduating from Green City High School in 1962, Finis earned a teaching degree in 1966. He married Shirley Cooley on August 13th, 1966 and 4 children were born to this union. Finis continued his education with Kirksville State Teachers College receiving a master's degree in biology. Finis was a member of the Science Teachers of MO and the Unionville First Christian Church. Finis taught in Brashear, West Putnam R3, Indian Hills University, Brunswich, IA, Mexico, MO, and Unionville. Many of his numerous students throughout his teaching career still respect him and shared the fact he was their favorite science teacher. Finis sold Harvestores from 1974 until 1999 where he enjoyed meeting and helping farmers. Finis was an auctioneer and did it mostly as a hobby just because he loved it so much. Finis was an all-around happy individual who never stopped moving. He had to be outside all the time. Finis rarely would sit in a deer blind because he preferred to walk/scare the deer up and get them running past his children and grandchildren to shoot. His beloved goal was to show his grandchildren where the big buck would be. Finis could sing Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" like nobody's business and preferred boogie woogie over classical music. He loved to eat at the very best restaurants across the United States even though he didn't like the water much. He enjoyed the healing essences in the water of the hot springs in Colorado and was always ready with a hammer in his hand and a prayer of hope on his lips.
Finis is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home and four children. Daughter, Sharla Keith of GA; Daughter Natalie Flood and husband Brian of New Philadelphia, OH; Son, Jeremy Watt and wife Haley of Unionville, MO; and Daughter Amanda Watt and husband David Thomas of Springfield, OR. He is also survived by a Sister, Betty Munden of Lucerne, MO; Brother, Pharis Watt of Unionville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Finis was preceded in death by a Sister, Crystal Buster.
Memorials may be made payable to Show-Me Christian Youth Home or Shilo Christian Children's Ranch and entrusted to the Playle & Collins Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
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