Edward Durland Watson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edward Durland Watson of Benton, Arkansas, who passed away on July 15, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Durland Watson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James D. Watson and Ivey Marie Brown Watson; his significant other Sina "Sandy" Louise Davis Parker; his siblings, Margaret Etta Brown and James Deverne Watson; his son Ryan Keith Pratt; and his grandson Reuben Parker.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Gardner Pratt-Watson; his sister Nadine Laird; his children, Linda Parker Solloway, Rusty Parker (Juanita), Bill Watson (Suellen) and Misty Pratt Walls (Ronnie); his grandchildren, Lonnie Solloway (BJ), Lance Solloway, Lacey Solloway, Keela Parker Cleghorn (Damon), Billy Watson, Nick Watson, Josh Watson and Julie Watson Bohannon (Jason); his great grandchild Theodore; his grandchildren, Brittany Rea Dotson (Lionel), Triston Rea, Ashton Rea (Luke Williams), Tatum Walls, Alexis Pratt Childers (Cole Ray), Elizabeth Pratt Barentine (Cameron) and Tyler Pratt (Sam); and his great great grandchild Luz Serta Rodriquez. He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Holland Chapel Baptist Church (15523 I-30, Benton, AR 72015). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Samaritans Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, North Carolina 28607.
