Hoyt Floyd Watson, 91, a Professor Emeritus of education who taught at UNT for 28 years, died June 24 in Denton. He received his bachelor’s degree from Henderson State University, his master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctorate from Florida State University. Hoyt served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a sergeant first class. He taught at UNT from 1970 to 1998 and worked as a consultant with the Office of Field Services until retiring in 2012. He was a longtime Mean Green Club member and UNT basketball fan. He and his wife, Beverly, were members of the President’s Council for their donations to UNT Athletics and other gifts. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in his church. The Dr. Hoyt F. Watson Scholarship was set up in his name. Survivors include his daughter Margo (’84, ’88 M.Ed.), who worked in the registrar’s office.
Hoyt Floyd Watson, 91, a Professor Emeritus of education who taught at UNT for 28 years, died June 24 in Denton. He received his bachelor’s degree from Henderson State University, his master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctorate from Florida State University. Hoyt served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a sergeant first class. He taught at UNT from 1970 to 1998 and worked as a consultant with the Office of Field Services until retiring in 2012. He was a longtime Mean Green Club member and UNT basketball fan. He and his wife, Beverly, were members of the President’s Council for their donations to UNT Athletics and other gifts. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in his church. The Dr. Hoyt F. Watson Scholarship was set up in his name. Survivors include his daughter Margo (’84, ’88 M.Ed.), who worked in the registrar’s office.
