L.J. Watson

June 3, 2014

Mr. L.J. Watson, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Bay Minette.

Mr. Watson was a native of Atmore and resident of Robinsonville for most of his life. Mr. Watson loved farming, never met a stranger, and was a very giving person and came from a family of educators. He attended the Liberty Baptist Church. His son, Robert Bryan Watson; great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Stanley; parents, Preacher Watson and Louise Watson precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Watson of Robinsonville; two sons, Keith Ryan Watson and Kevin Lee (Michelle Bowen) Watson all of Robinsonville; one brother, Bennie H. Watson of Robinsonville; four sisters, Minnie Lou Guin of York, AL, Marjorine Lisenby of Ft. Myers, FL, Jeanette Tate of Atmore and Loucinda Daniel of Robinsonville; five grandchildren, Randon Bryan Watson, Jennifer Watson Stanley, Elizabeth Lauren Watson, Hannah Brylee Watson and Karmen LeeAnna Watson; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Richburg and Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Helton, Mike Helton, David Womack, Tony James, Doug Purvis and Eddie Booker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Coker, Albert Singleton, Bill Spears, Shawn Linam, Ray Singleton, Ronnie Hughes and Earl Jeter.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

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  1. Melissa on June 5th, 2014 12:47 pm

    To the family and friends of Ms. Watson, I’m so sorry for your loss. During this difficult time may you find comfort in prayer and God’s word. A few scriptures that many find helpful are Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. If you would like more information please visit jw.org. Once again I’m so sorry.