RIP Don. A Mentor for coaches and players at Midland. Thank you for making me a member of your Midland family. It was a pleasure to learn and coach with you. My thought and prayers are with your family.
Ron and Sandie Johnson
Steve and Scott and families
Monday, October 23, 2017

Rip coach you will be missed I enjoyed the time I had playing for him 1980 - 1984 it was a pleasure
Thanks for everything 😭😭
Sunday, October 22, 2017

My deepest sympathies to Coaches family.

He was a one of a kind person who touched so many young men during his career as a coach, but more importantly as a mentor. While we will all remember the on the field times we had under his tutelage, it was the difference he made for so many of us off the field that we will all be forever indebted to him.

I, like many of his former players, could probably go on for ever telling one story after another, all of which the invoke special memories we have of Coach. I can truly say that no other person, other than family, has had such an important influence on my life. So thank you for sharing Coach with all of us! He was unique and he made a difference.

May he rest in piece.
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Carolee,

I had the privilege of playing for your father at OU in the early 60's. He had a lasting impression on my growth as a man and I have always treasured my association with him (and your mother, as well).

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Regards,
Jack Petersen
Sunday, October 22, 2017

I have fond memories of Coach Watchorn. My sympathy to the family. I will keep him in my prayers.
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Dear Coach (Watch Dog) thank you for teaching me how to prepare, respect and play the game of football. All that you taught me has helped me in being a good man, husband and father. I love you and will greatly miss you.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Coach thanks for everything, rest my good and faithful servant.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Coach watch on was a great man and a great coach who recruited athletes from the inner cities of Washington DC New York City Florida or Chicago giving these young men an opportunity to change their environment and continue to play football and getting a college education. I was able to visit Coach when we return to Midland for our Hall of Fame enshirement banquet. He called out my name and it means more once i found out he was suffering from dementia. I willI will cherish the teachings and memories for the rest of my life! I love you Coach
Saturday, October 21, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Coach Watchorn taught me so much about life and what it means to be a man of character. I will never forget him as a mentor and a person. May he find comfort in God's kingdom and Rest In Peace. We all Love you Coach!

Saturday, October 21, 2017