Guy Edward Watson, 64, of Cherokee, formerly of Leighton, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, after a brief illness. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Truman Sutton officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Cemetery, Leighton.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Cletis and Evelyn Watson; brothers, Anthony and Pete; and sisters, Donna and Cindy.
He is survived by his children, Crystal Flanagan (Paul) and Guy “Bubba” Watson (Brittney), Karena Cross (Steven), and Brandon Green; brothers, Greg and Tom; sisters, Sharon Borden and Enola Peden; grandchildren, Darian, Audri, Sydney, Briar, Olivia, Jase, Gunner, Emalee, Avery, Eli, Landon, and Kaylee; and great-granddaughter, Ka’Layia.
Pallbearers will be Josh Peden, Darian Flanagan, Junior Watson, Shannon Bass, Vince Culps, and Darren Cole. Jeff Watson, Ronnie Davenport, Wayne Peden, Shannon Vaden, Hubert Vaden, and Scott Pounders will serve as honorary pallbearers.
