Billy Gene Watson

Billy Gene Watson, age 78, passed away January 21, 2024. He was born December 26, 1945 to the late Gilford Walter Watson and Mary Marie White. Billy was a member of the Arkansas City Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved spending time with his family.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Sue Watson. Survivors include his son, Randy (Betty) Watson of Arkansas, City, AR; daughter, Nona (Jeff) White of Delta, LA; brother, Walter (Shirley) Watson of Arkansas City, AR, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Chapel in McGehee, Arkansas. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:00 am at McGehee Cemetery Pavilion. Arrangements made by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Arkansas. Online guestbook may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com