Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85.

He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1951. He attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo., graduating in 1956. He received his masters in education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Throughout his life he pastored a number of churches, but most of his working career he spent as a home builder in the Fort Wayne, area. Prior to his retirement he was an administrator at Fort Wayne Bible College. Frank was a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God in Warsaw and will be missed by many.

He was born on Dec. 8, 1930, in West Monroe, La., to Logan Watson and Beatrix (Monsieur) Watson.

On Aug. 20, 1955, he was married in New Market, Ontario to Gwendolyn Geraldine (Shelostowski) Watson, who survives in Warsaw.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son: Buckley (wife Laura) Watson, Warsaw; daughter: Cynthia Studebaker, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren: Bethany, Elizabeth, Kristina, Jason and Amanda; and six great-grandchildren: Cesar, Alex, Taylor, Mardi, Aryanna and Justice. He also leaves behind two brothers: Donald Watson and Robin Watson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson Joshua Watson.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. There will be an hour of visitation an hour prior to the service on Thursday.

His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Anthony Green. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1502 Fisher Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website