Billy Joe Watson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Joe Watson of Warren, Arkansas, who passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Joe Watson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Watson and Idema Whittington Watson; his wife Cleo Jones Watson; his siblings, Gene Watson, Margie Odom and Neoma Harvey; his nephews, Phillip Swofford, Harold Swofford and Robert Odom; and his niece Reba Parker.
He is survived by: his daughter Kim Watson Forrest (David) of Warren; his grandchildren, Caleb Forrest (Kelly) of Warren and Leah Forrest Sexton (Clay) of Arkadelphia; his great grandchildren, Allison Severson, Alea Everroad and Brooklyn Sexton; his friend Bill Jones (Connie) of Warren; his nieces and nephews, Debbie Garrett, Kelly Jones, Lori Ann Roberts, Brenda Strange, David Berry and Mike Jones; his caregivers, Renee Blanner, Janice Clark, Anna Craig and Reola Rainey; Keller Severson. He is also survived by his daughter and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials be made to the Bradley County Veterans Museum (210 North Main Street, Warren, AR 71671) or the Warren Branch Library (115 West Cypress Street, Warren, AR 71671).
