John Edward Watson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2019, at the age of 66, John Edward Watson (Higden, Arkansas), born in Springdale, Arkansas passed away. 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, R. B. Watson and Helen Marjorie Tibbs. He is survived by: his wife Susan Jean Riggs Watson; his children, Lisa Gilmore (Greg) of Greers Ferry, Wendy Prescher (Brent) of Covington, Georgia, Karen Lamey (Steven) of Bella Vista, Arkansas and John R. Watson (Starr) of Bryant, Arkansas; his brother Richard Watson (Kathleen) of Wrightwood, California; his father-in-law John Riggs; and his grandchildren, Garrett Gilmore (Hannah), Hayden Gilmore, Bailey Prescher, John David Prescher, Keelie Perez, Dorian Perez and Cadet Elizabeth Lamey. He is also survived by other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to CARTI, Greers Ferry Ambulance, or Arkansas Hospice.