Deacon Lee Watson Obituary
In loving memory of Deacon Lee Watson (Maywood, Illinois), who departed this world on February 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Deacon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nelson Sr. Watson and Fannie Ann Watson; his wife Mattie Mae Watson; his son Derek Watson; and his siblings, Azaline Keith Little, Willie Watson and Mary Sanders.
He is survived by: his daughters, Diane Orr and Janice Johnson; his grandchildren, Alexis Y. Hardy, Latrice Bradshaw (Phillip), Don Orr Jr., Da'Qwan Orr and Randy Ivy; his great grandchildren, Trenton Bradshaw, London Orr, Landen Orr and Trinity Bradshaw; his siblings, James Watson (Jessie), Bennie Watson (Laura), Fred Watson (Rudene), Grady Watson, Robert Watson, Nelson Watson, Jr. (Patricia), Shirley Boynton (Joseph), Dorothy Watson and Fannie West; his son Anthony "Pokey" Greene; and his godson Michael West. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews, cousins, extended family, and beloved friends.
