He was a retired logger, a United States Navy Veteran and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Other than his father, he was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Brantley Ryker Horn.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Cox Watson of Monticello; three sons, Allen Watson of Nashville, TN, Robert Keith Watson (Stayc) of Conroe, TX and Garold Horn (Cathy) of Lacey; three daughters, Kerri Lynn Buffaloe (Brady) of Millington, TN, Lisa Hall (Jeff) of Lacey and Kathy Kellum (David) of Monticello; his mother, Marjorie Breeden Watson Steelman of Fordyce; eleven grandchildren, Joshua (Kayla) Hollis, Laci (Grant) Barnes, John David (Rachel) Kellum, Devin (Sabrina) Horn, Savannah (Austin) Shaffer, Karli Brooke Kellum, Caleb Hall, Gracie & Maggie Buffaloe and Wyatt & Garrett Watson; and seven great-grandchildren, Melana & Aaryn, Tucker & Perri Cate, Eyan & Vivi Mae and Reece.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church. Memorials may be given to Calvary Baptist Church, 150 Ragland Ave., Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss and I have the family in my prayers.Gail
Searcy, TX Thursday, March 8, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful friend and will be missed. Prayers for you and your familyDoug & Beth Langdon
Warren, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God provide comfort and peace during this time.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 So sorry for your loss Prayers for you and familyGloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 So sorry for your loss Prayers for you and familyHazel Potts
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 Dear Betty and familyI was so sorry to hear of Ron passing.Our precious savior had seen how he had suffered and knew it was time to call him home That is so comforting to know that is where Ron is He will be missed very much by those who knew and loved him My deepest sympathy and prayers
Hazel and family
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 prayers for this family God blessBARBARA NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, March 8, 2018 So very sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family Mrs. Bettie!Judy and Gene Cox
Vilonia, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Aunt Bettie and family, we send our love and prayers from our family to yours.David L Dearman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Remember : in this time of bereavement,God sees your tears...and hears them when they fall ! Be strong, for you are not alone ! You will all be in our prayers !