Curtis Watson

Northport - Curtis Doil Watson, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7th 2017. Services will be held on Friday February 10, 2017 at Phillips Chapel at 2:00pm with Rev. Terrell Jones officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at Phillips Chapel with Magnolia Chapel North Directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father Bert Watson; His mother Lura Brittian Watson; Sister Melba Breland; Brother Wade Watson; Sister Joyce Watson and wife Joan LaClair Watson. Survivors include his wife LouGene Watson; Daughters Margaret Shepard (Ken) of Michigan and Melba Dawley (Chris) of Northport, Alabama. Grandchildren Curtis Martin (Ashley); Ashley Dawley; Kenneth Shepard Jr. (Tiffany); Jessica Terry (Scotty) and Courtney Shepard. Great-Grandchildren Colby Martin (11); Tylan Martin (9); Kaidyn Grace Terry (3) and Alivia Martin (6 months). He had the love of nieces, nephews and cousins that were special to him. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Kenny Traweek, Curtis Martin, Kenny Shepard, Colby and Tylan Martin. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Stephen Browne, Dr. Anand Pandey and Hospice of West Alabama. Curtis was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He moved with his family to Brownville, Alabama as a child and spent many years farming the family land. He was a proud American and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Following his time in the service he moved to Pontiac, Michigan and worked for General Motors until retirement. He married Joan LaClair Watson and together they raised 2 daughters and celebrated over 50 years of marriage. Following his retirement they moved to Northport, Alabama and built a home on his family land which was very dear to him. He spent many years coon hunting as a hobby. He enjoyed the sport and made lifelong friendships along the way. Most dear to his heart was his service to others. He enjoyed farming his land and sharing the fruits of his labor with friends and relatives. He was a long-time member of Phillips Chapel. We are thankful for the lives he touched, including our own and will miss him dearly. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Phillips Chapel or Hospice of West Alabama. The family would like to thank those who helped provide care and love over the last few years and especially extend their love and indebted gratitude to Kenny Traweek.