Billy Ray Watson

Vandiver

Billy Ray Watson, age 79, of Vandiver, died Oct. 4, 2013. He is survived by daughters, Tami Johnson (Chris), Staci Hanner and Ann Dickerson; son, Ray “Layne” Watson (Dawna); sisters, Christine Manfre, Catherine Parker, Alice Aderholt and Linda Ruth Knight; brothers, Buddy Watson, Donald Watson and Marion Watson; grandchildren, Justin Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Brandon Watson, Bethany Watson Maldon, Milea Hanner, Caitlin Hanner and Breanna Watson; honorary grandson, Cameron Dickerson; and great-grandson, Jayce Johnson.

Funeral services will be held on Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Vandiver with burial to follow in Union Hill Cemetery. The family received friends on Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Visit online at Kilgroefuneralhome.com. Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.