Johnny Jerome Watson Obituary

The memory of Johnny Jerome Watson (Dothan, Alabama), who passed away on July 28, 2024 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ethel Mae Rhymes and Johnny Benjamin James. He is survived by: his wife Essie Bell Williams Watson; his siblings, Billy Watson and Patricia Ann Hollis; his children, Lisa Mobley-Blake (William), Rasheeda Watson-Baggett (James), Portia Smith (Tremaine) and Johnny Watson, Jr.; his grandchildren, Noni Lyriq and Kaidence Malachi Smith; his brother George Watson (Liz); his nieces, Sabrina Jean Hollis and Fatima Rakia Humphrey; and his nephew George Watson, Jr.. He is also survived by numerous cousins, relatives, classmates and dear friends.