James Leroy Watson Obituary

James Leroy Watson (Youngstown, Ohio), born on July 20, 1936, passed away on June 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Leroy Watson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Joe Watson and Gertrude King; his daughter Ella Mae Williams; his brothers, Columbus "Hobo" Hill, Robert Lee King, Thomas Lee King and William Henry Watson, Sr.; his wife Charley May Watson; his children, James Leroy Watson Jr. (Barbara Watson), Mary Lou Jones (Willie Jones), Barbara Watson, Lawanna Smith (Duane Smith), Corey Cotton (Selina Cotton), Derick Watson (Deidre Watson), Eboni Watson, Camara Watson and Dunta Shepherd; and his stepchildren, Jerry Mitchel Cotton (Crystal Cotton), Linda Williams (Darryl Williams), James Cotton (Felicia Cotton), Brenda Daniels and Michael Cotton. He was also cherished by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family.