Kenneth Dale Watson, 51, of Rector, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Ravenden.

Born Dec. 7, 1954, in Rector, he was of the Baptist faith and worked for Simmons Farms.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Watson; his paternal grandparents, J.A. and Dora Watson, and his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Beatrice Bolton.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Norma and Bud Thompson of Paragould; one sister, Donna Gage of Rector; one step-brother, Greg Thompson, and one step-sister, Regina Johnson, both of Paragould.

Funeral services were private under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Those who wish to sign an online guest book may do so by visiting www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.