Mr. Woodie Watson passed away at the age of 66 on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Franklinton.

He was a graduate of Franklinton High School and Watson was an outstanding athlete. Woodie played sports for Southern University, University of Arkansas, and the Olympic Team in Germany. He was a supervisor of Housekeeping/Laundry at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Franklinton.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Juanita Watson; his son, Woodie Watson; his daughter, Gwennikkia Davis who he raised as his own, all of Franklinton; his sisters, Bess Lynette (Prince) Cockrell of Houston, Texas, Rita (J. W.) Hawthorne of Franklinton; his brothers, Sylvester (Patricia) Johnson of Houston, and Larry (Bron) and Gervis Watson, all of Franklinton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Bessie Lee Watson; brothers, Edward (Bird), Lawrence, Hilton, and Donald Watson; and a sister, Brenda Jackson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Outreach Full Gospel Church from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Antwon Graves, pastor, officiating. Interment will be held at Sweet Home Church Cemetery.

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook online at www.crainandsons.com.