Billy Gene Watson

Billy “Bill” Watson, 87, of Alma, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home. He was born July 15, 1933 in Clarksville. He served in the U.S. Navy; and was retired from Dixie Cup after 39 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Watson; a son, Bruce Watson; his parents, Lonnie and Jewell Passmore; and a brother, Glenn Passmore.

He is survived by a daughter, Marcy Ball of Barling; two sons, Don Watson of Vian, and Barry Watson of Van Buren; a sister, Gail Hartsell of Alma; eleven grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Alma Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.