William Otis Watson, 87, died on April 28, 2007 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. He was born on Nov. 6, 1919, in Crockett. He was the son of Bert and Clara Watson.

William "Bill" married Isabel Rodriquez on June 25, 1962 in Benghazi, Libya.

Bill served in the Navy during WWII, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Clara Watson; brother, Doyle "Ken" Watson, and sister; Eva Watson.

He is survived by his wife Isabel Watson, of Piggott; son, William Watson of Rector; and daughter Vickie Luce of Adrian, Mich.; four brothers, John Watson and Bert Watson Jr. both of Piggott; Norman Leon "Pete" Watson of Corning; James "Fat" Watson of Memphis; four sisters, Myrtle Satterfield, Shirley Satterfield; Sheba Lewis of St. Louis, area; Neva Hopper of Piggott; grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Viewing was Monday and funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, in Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Matthew Watson, Thavuis Lewis and Charles Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott. Pallbearers were Brian Watson, Tim Watson, Dan Watson, Kevin Lewis, Mike Satterfield and Keith Satterfield. Honorary pallbearers were Bert Watson, Charles Watson, Clay Watson, Greg Watson and Jim Watson.

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.