He was a retired Chief Engineer for Union Mechlin, a member of Selma United Methodist Church and also attended Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. After graduating from Selma High School in 1952, he started working for Mechlin at age 18 and continued working for them until his retirement at age 65. He was responsible for the transporting of all Apollo Rockets and Space Shuttles to Cape Canaveral. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle but the most important thing to him was his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Wanda Britton Watson; two brothers, Eugene Watson and John Doyle Watson; and one sister, Donnie Watson.
Survivors include one son, Kenny Watson and wife Annette of Selma; one daughter, Dr. Paula Watson of Nashville, TN; two grandsons, C. J. Watson and wife Sara and Ryan Watson and wife Lindsey both of Monticello; and five great-grandchildren, Jordan, William Paul, Tanner, Talin and Tynlee.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Tillar Cemetery with Rev. David Jacks officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72207. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Wednesday, October 4, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss and I have all of you in my prayers.Carol White Grassi
Warren, AR Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Kenny and Paula and Family, so sorry to hear about your sad news.Mr. Paul was one of a kind. May God Bless you all with peace and love.
lashana cortez
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Mr. Paul was a wonderful man! We got to enjoy him as a neighbor when I lived across his pastor at Mrs. Griffens house. I'm sorry to hear about his passing. I will keep his family in my prayers.Audra Chapmon
Searcy, AR Wednesday, October 4, 2017 I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear Paul. I hope that you will find comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May your family draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.Clair family
Selma, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 We will miss you, neighbor ~John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Marie
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 To the family, To Kenny and the family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Trust God know that he is your strength. Class of 80.Karon Loveless
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Kenny, Annette and Family! I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Brandon Satterlee
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 It saddens me to hear about Mr. Paul passing. I always liked talking with him about fishing adventures when he came into the office. Prayers for Kenny and family.Brian Canard
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 To the Watson family: just know I am praying for you at this time during your loss.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2017 You are all in my thoughts and prayers in your sorrow. Cherish all the great memories of your time with him. I pray God will surround you with his loving arms to give you comfort and peace.Linda Haisty Grant Wisdom
Sheridan, AR Monday, October 2, 2017 My condolences and prayers for all of Paul's family.Ed and Brenda Britton
Little Rock, AR Monday, October 2, 2017 We have many fond memories of Paul and are very sad at his passing. He helped raise beautiful children and toward the end, he talked about what wonderful, caring people they, Annette and his grandchildren were to him. May he rest in peace, reunited with his Wanda again, at last.