William Woodrow Watson

September 21, 2015

William (Buddy) Woodrow Watson, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. Buddy was born in 1921 in Hartford, Alabama and moved to Jay in the mid 1930’s. He worked for Charlie Wilkerson, Energy and Empire Gas Companies for 35 years, serving people in Florida and Alabama. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church since 1968. He served in the military during WWII; he fought in the Philippines and was stationed in Japan.

He is preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Carldean Watson; parents, William J. and Florence H. Watson; and eight sisters and five brothers and a host of brothers and sisters-in- law.

He is survived by his children, Ronnie (Thelma), Randall (Lou) Watson, Barbara Watson and Debra (Melvin) Flenner; grandchildren, Eric (Christina) Watson and Ben and Lora Watson; one great-grandchild, Conner Watson; and six step great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, 2015, at Jay First Baptist Church with Dr. George Fredericks officiating.

Burial was at Concord Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday school class.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “William Woodrow Watson”

  1. clint on September 22nd, 2015 5:34 am

    Buddy Watson was one of the finest men I knew!

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