John Robert Watson

John Robert Watson, resident of Saraland, Alabama, passed from this earthly life into the arms of his Savior on December 29, 2024. Born in New Hebron, Mississippi December 12, 1941, he was eighty-three years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee & Reba Watson, and his brother Larry M. Watson.Affectionately known as J.R., he is survived by his wife of fifty-one years Theresa Charlene Watson; children Terri Rene (Scott) Stevison of Satsuma, Alabama, Kobby Lee Watson of Huntsville, AL, John Gregory Watson of Saraland, AL, Tracy L. Morrison of Robertsdale, AL; grandchildren Marlee Rene Boykin of Saraland, AL, Hayden Gregory Watson of Kansas City, MO, Cameron Blake Ewing of Summerdale, AL, Blake Watson of St. Louis, Missouri, Brady Watson of Mobile, AL, Bryce Stevison of Mobile, AL; and four great grandchildren.J.R. graduated from Semmes High School in 1959 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army for three years, achieving the rank of Seargent. He served his last year behind the Iron Curtain in Berlin, Germany during the Berlin Crisis and witnessed the construction of the Berlin Wall. In civilian life, J.R. was a loyal employee of Scott Paper Co. with thirty-four years of service. He was a Master Mason and a Past Master of Howard E. Blackwell Masonic Lodge in Satsuma, and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of Destination Church in Saraland.J.R. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather dedicated to his family, his country, and his God.