Tommy Watson, Sr.

Tommy Watson, Sr. 72, of Blytheville, died April 26, 2016 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Born Oct. 20, 1943, he was a retired factory worker and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Watson and Pinky Newmy Watson, son Tommy Watson, Jr., sister Martha Mary Watson, and brothers James Watson and Warren Watson.

Mr. Watson leaves his wife, Leamorica Rainey Watson of Blytheville;

One daughter, Anna (Elijah) Jones of Blytheville;

Four sons, Otis (Stephanie Glenn) Atson of Jonesboro, Owen (Ramona) Watson of Newport News, Hartzell Watson and Maurice (Pleshette) Watson of Blytheville;

Four brothers, Wendell Lark and Gene Lark of Chicago, Ulysess Redd of Los Angeles, and DeLove Redd of Blytheville;

18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Alvin Clay, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville. Burial will take place at Gethsemane.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home of Blytheville.