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Leonard Asbury Watson Jr.

August 15, 1943 – July 22, 2023
Obituary of Leonard Asbury Watson Jr.
IN THE CARE OF

Kilgroe Funeral Home

Leonard Asbury Watson Jr., age 79, of Cropwell, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Leonard was born in AL to Fannie Watson and Leonard Asbury Watson Sr.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Octavia Watson; his daughter, Stacey Weaver (Randall); his son, Len Watson (Cassie); his grandchildren, Shelby Shafer (Arizona), Aslen Weaver, Emme Fran Watson; his brothers, George Watson (Lorri ), and Robert Watson (Gina); his cousins, Vickie Mize (Jimmy), Jim Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other cousins.

Leonard was preceded in death by his granddaughter Ella Kathryn Watson; his mother, Fannie Watson; his father, Leonard Asbury Watson Sr. and his step father, J.B. Watson; his sister, Patricia "Bonnie" Kirby.

A graveside service for Leonard will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Mt Pisgah Baptist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Leonard’s four nephews, Allen Kirby, Terry Kirby, Kerry Kirby, Jeff Kirby and Bill Carleton, Terry Castleberry, Clark Layton, and Patrick Shirley.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the Watson family.

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FAMILY

Octavia WatsonWife of 57 years

Len Watson ( Cassie)Son

Stacey Weaver (Randall)Daughter

Shelby Shafer (Arizona), Aslen Weaver, Emme Fran WatsonGrandchildren

George Watson (Lorri ), Robert Watson (Gina)Brother

Vickie Mize (Jimmy), Jim DavisCousins

Allen Kirby (Kim), Terry Kirby (Teresia), Kerry Kirby, and Jeff KirbyNephews

Ella Kathryn WatsonGranddaughter (deceased)

Fannie WatsonMother (deceased)

Leonard Asbury Watson Sr. (Father (deceased)

J.B. WatsonStep Father (deceased)

Patricia "Bonnie" KirbySister (deceased)

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