It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Emmett Watson of Kentwood, Louisiana, who passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his former life partner Johnise Pittman Watson; his parents, Julius Watson and Alma Brumfield Watson; his siblings, Steward Watson, Donald Duncan, Agnes Hunt, Betty Russell and Nell Williams; his son-in-law Chip Bond; and his stepson-in-law Melvin Battles.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Estelle Warren Watson of Kentwood, LA; his daughters, Alma Harrison (Joe), Yolanda Carter (Billy) and Lee Ann Bond; his stepchildren, Kyle Warren (Tanya), Kristi Battles and Karole Traylor (Mark); his grandchildren, Natasha Caillet (Rob), Eva Galloway (Neil), Katelyn Fielder (Lee), Will Carter (Amanda), Blake Carter (Courtney) and Jayla Watson; his stepgrandchildren, Khodi Sparks, Marrah Ransbottom (Jeff), Autumn Myers, Nathan Battles, John Traylor (Ashley), Zachary Traylor (Cristan), Ashley Bitters (Ryan), Brady Warren, Kylee Hronis (Chase) and Alec Sparks; his great grandchildren, Ethan Hunt, Devon Spencer, Beau Fielder, Rory Fielder, Bentley Carter, Kylie Carter and Adli Carter; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kasen Ransbottom, Ryleigh Ransbottom, Presley Ransbottom and Charles Traylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 LA-38, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444, or to Pine Ridge Cemetery, 3893 LA-440, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sharkey Funeral Home