Lawrence Watson Obituary
The passing of Lawrence Watson (Brownsville, Tennessee) occurred on July 31, 2026. Lawrence, born on April 14, 1944, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Watson and Martha Johnson Watson; his wife Mamie Sue Watson; and his siblings, Sonny Watson, Billy Watson, Jean Long and Phyllis Hughes.
He is survived by: his children, James Watson (Rebecca) of Brownsville, TN, Susan Denise Moody (Charlie) of Hillville, TN, Peggy Jean Maxie (Scott) of Sand Hill, MS, Janet Edmonds (Tony), Anita Berry (Tom) and Debra Rogers (Richard); his sister Kathy Doering (Bill) of Brownsville, TN; his grandchildren, Charles Moody (Sunnie), Ryan Watson (Haley), Amber Moody, Amanda Watson (Tate Welch), Mystica Maxie and Alease Maxie; and his great grandchildren, Kasey, Remington and Waylon.
The family requests memorials be made to Poplar Corner Baptist Church, P.O. Box 376, 1010 Boyd Ave., Brownsville, TN 38012 or Harmony Baptist Church, c/o of Tommy Welch, 1188 Hillville Loop, Whiteville, TN 38075.
