Billy Joe Watson Sr.

Billy Joe Watson Sr. passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Slocumb, Alabama.

Billy will be remembered as a jokester whose presence brought laughter and lightness to those around him. His sense of humor was a lasting part of who he was, and it is one of the many things his family and friends will carry with them in memory.

Billy was an avid football fan especially to the one and only Alabama, ROLL TIDE!! He enjoyed watching his favorite tv shows, Gun Smoke, Fox News and Judge Judy.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Addis and Melba Watson; sons, Bobby Joe Watson and Billy Joe Watson Jr.; his brother, Howard Ellis Watson; sister, Carol Sue Ezell.

He is survived by his son, Brady Joe Watson; his brothers, Keith Watson, Addis “Slick” Watson; They, along with all who knew and loved him, will remember him with affection and gratitude for the times they shared.

Visitation will be held on October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven, 2425 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. The funeral service will follow from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the same location. Interment will take place on October 23, 2026, at Lakeside Memorial Park, 2450 U.S. 17, Winter Haven, Florida 33881.

May Billy Joe Watson Sr. be remembered for his humor, his family, and the many lives he touched through the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vitas Hospice in Billy’s name.