Chris Alan Watson

Chris Alan Watson, 35, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 7th, 2016. Chris was born in Salina, Kansas on February 7, 1981, a son of Connie (Webb) and the late Larry Watson. He worked for the City of Salina. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, working on cars, spending time at the farm and spending time with his family and friends. Chris loved his wife and kids. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. On April 6, 2002, Chris married Shana O'Neal in Salina. Survivors include his mother, Connie Watson, of Salina, Kansas; wife, Shana (O'Neal) Watson; three daughters, Trista Watson, Tambryn Watson, Taleigh Watson, son, Taygen Watson, all of Bennington, Kansas; sister, Michelle Dunlap, of Salina, Kansas; brother, Eric Watson, of Salina, Kansas. He is also survived by numerous nieces; mother-in-law, Tammy and Mark Shirack; father-in-law, Bob and Pam O'Neal; brothers-in-law, Skyler, Tayler, and Parker O'Neal; sisters-in-law, Somer O'Neal, Paige Shirack, Whitney Umeck, Samantha Dechant, Nichole and Sydney Taylor. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Watson; grandparents, Gerald and Helen Webb, Welday and Marian Watson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 11, from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, October 12, at Bennington Bible Church, Bennington, Kansas, with Todd Burrow officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Watson Family for the children's' education, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.