Kevin Warren Watson, 70, of O'Fallon, Illinois, born February 15, 1956, in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kevin spent years playing ball, golfing, fishing hunting, throwing darts, and shooting pool. However, his greatest joy has always been riding his Harley with his friends. He will be remembered for being kind hearted, generous and a love for all. He was also very honest and would tell you exactly what he thought. He did love to be funny and make people laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Betty, nee Calbreath, Watson; a brother, Gerold Watson, a nephew, Phillip Watson; a niece, Angela Johnson; a great niece, Amber Watson, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Patterson, Sr.

Surviving are his children, Nicolas (Mindy) of St. Charles, MO, Meghan of Troy, IL, Sierra of Troy, IL; grandchildren, Chanel Michelle, Koraline Jane, Anastasia Marie, and Julien Alexander; his sisters, Donna Patterson of Waterloo, iL; Claudette (Bob) Johnson of Columbia, IL, and Denise (Jeff) Fee of O'Fallon, IL; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and extended family.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois. Funeral services will follow at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Troy, Illinois.