William Jerry Watson

Mr. William Jerry Watson

Mr. William Jerry Watson, age 83, was born October 17, 1934, in Union City, TN to the late C.W. Watson and Zella Virginia (Ellison) Watson and passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital.

Mr. Watson was retired from Eaton Axle Corp. in Humboldt; served in the National Guard, and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Jerry is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean (Robbins) Watson; daughter, Kendall Edwards and husband Kipp of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Reece Watson Edwards, William Reilly Edwards; cousins, Harry Ellison of Union City and Norma Jean Reid of Liberty, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Sugar Creek Church (First Baptist) in Humboldt with Dr. Greg McFadden and Rev. Bill Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.