John Kenneth Watson, 74, died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at The Hospice House in Naples, Fla.

He was born Oct. 26, 1930, at Greenway, the son of the late Jesse F. and Georgia Evelyn (Stanfield) Watson.

Mr. Watson owned a roofing business for years, he enjoyed doing wood work and was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Agnes (Williams) Watson; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his three children, John Matthew Watson, Tilden Watson and Cynthia Murray; one granddaughter, Trina Eakins; one sister, Helen Sanders; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at the Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway with Larry Martineau officiating. Burial followed immediately.

Irby Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.