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Allen Past Mayors
Virgil B. Watson
Virgil B. Watson
Past Allen Mayor Virgil B. Watson
Mayor from July 1, 1953, to April 2, 1962
“Be honest and fair. Be a hands-on person.”
Leadership Mentors & Lessons Learned
Father, Charlie Watson, “Pappy” - Work ethic, be independent; make do with what you have
Highlights as Mayor
Developing the public utilities for the city - water tower and sewer system, enabling future growth
Favorite Places in Allen
Jack Holt’s Garage - "He had a good head on his shoulders and could fix anything; always enjoyed spending time there."
Virgil B. Watson
Gentry T. Jones
Frank Dugger
Mickey Pierson
Don Rodenbaugh
Joe Farmer
Kevin L. Lilly
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