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Larry Watson Obituary

By Jack McKee Mar 10, 2026 | 6:21 AM

Full obituary pending.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Watson of Harlan, IA; children, Jennifer (Bernie) Watson-Peters of Persia, IA, Suzanne (Jay) Handbury of Neola, IA, Rebecca (Mark) Eldridge of Terre Haute, IN, Barbara (Shawn) Carter of Harlan, IA; 9 grandchildren, Alivia (Davis) Jackson, Gavin (Nicole) Peters, James Handbury, Abigail Peters (Cameron Creek), McKenzie Carter (Adam Kajs), Sydney (Trey) Whitfield, Perri Carter, Jenna Handbury and Avery Carter;4 great-grandchildren (one on the way); sister, Lynette (Dr. Marvin) Dvorak of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Lois Shultheis of Wayne, NE and many nieces and nephews. He had a special place in his heart for Cody, Sara and Caden Huebert.

Visitation services for 87 year old Larry Watson of Harlan will be held on Saturday, March 14th from 2 to 4 PM at Fresh Encounter church in Harlan.

The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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