Jonas W. "Bill" Watson Jr.

Rev. Bill Harbison and Bob Waters will officiate. Burial will be at Hokes Bluff Cemetery.

Collier-Butler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Watson loved the Lord and to study the Bible. He was a man of many interest and talents. He attended East Gadsden Baptist Church, was a member of Bob Waters Sunday School Class, he was a graduate of Emma Sansom High School class of 1961, he retired from Alabama Power Co. after 38 years of service. He was a big Alabama Fan.

Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his parents. Jonas Wilborn and Essie (Fletcher) Watson, sister Wetona Bachelor.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Sandra Young Watson, children, Joy (Ray) Faulkner, Joe (Julie) Watson, III. Grandchildren Ashley (Scott) Goble, Mandie Kell, Alexandra (Sean)Kirby, Will Watson. Great-grandchildren, Lily, Samantha, Grady, Avery. Brother, Benny (Mary) Watson. Sister and Brother in-laws, Fredda Young, Gerry Glenn, Phyllis (James) Beason, Fred (Pam) Young and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family wants to express their love and gratitude to Pam and Don Thomas for their unselfish service. Special thanks to Cauleen, Brooke, and the other Nurses with Amedisys Hospice Specialist.

Pallbearers will be family. Honorary pallbearers will be the Meter Shop for Alabama Power in Anniston.

In lieu of Flowers the Family, request donations to East Gadsden Baptist Church, PO Box 2186 Gadsden, AL, 35903.

The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 6 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

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