Background
Watson, John Dudley was born on January 21, 1930 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Hugh Doane and Blessing E. (Maag) Watson.
Watson, John Dudley was born on January 21, 1930 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Hugh Doane and Blessing E. (Maag) Watson.
Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1952. Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1955. Doctor Ministry, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1982.
Pastor, Mount Ida Presbyterian Church, Troy, New York, 1955-1957; assistant pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Springfield, 1957-1964; pastor, 1st Presbyterian Church, Glandale, Ohio., 1964-1970; pastor, 1st Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph, Missouri, since 1970. Moderator Kansas City Union Presbytery, 1976. President Interfaith Community Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Joseph, 1972-1975.
President Social Welfare Board, St. Joseph, 1978. Board directors Heartland Hospital, St. Joseph, since 1987, Samaritan Counseling Center, St. Joseph, since 1986. Secretary United Way, St. Joseph, 1988.
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Married Diane Alice McClintock, August 24, 1954. Children: Hugh D., William J., Kathryn Watson McAllen.