Lance Ray Watterson
Ava, MO

Lance Ray Watterson, 53 years, passed to Heaven on January 7, 2015 at Rocky Ridge Nursing Home in Mansfield, MO with his family by his side.

Lance was born November 13, 1961 to Jim and Gaytha (Lakey) Watterson in Springfield, MO. He graduated from Mt. Zion Bible School.

Lance grew up on the family farm and lived in Ava his entire life, where he raised Kemmer Stock Mountain Cur Dogs.

Recently Lance made a full commitment to Jesus Christ and was saved.

Lance enjoyed spending time with his family, ecspecially playing with his three grandsons. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Lance was preceded by his Granddad, Ray Watterson, Granny, Reta Watterson, Grandpa, Evert Lakey, Granny Alta Shanks, and Gordon Shanks, one sister, Faira (Watterson) Spindle, and one infant sister, Angela Watterson.

Lance is survived by his daughter, Brooke (Watterson) Elwood, son-in-law, Shawn Elwood, three grandsons, Jayce, Casten, and Brax, his parents, one brother, Justin Watterson, Uncle Bob & Wilda Watterson, Uncle Johnny Wayne & Carol Sue Watterson, Aunt Brenda & Jack Freeman, Uncle J.T. & Lorie Lakey of Iowa, Aunt Lula & Don Dyer of Springfield, Aunt Norma & Lee Cornelson of Arizona, Aunt Regina & Jim Evans, and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Lance will be Friday, January 9, 2015, at 2:00 pm at the Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, MO with burial in the Ava Cemetery . Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to service time at the church. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Hatcher. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Bible School.