Howard Edward Watson was born on December 11, 1933, to Ernest L. and Lucy Watson in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and passed from this life on March 19, 2022, in Monroe, Louisiana. At his passing he was 88 years, 3 months and 9 days and he was the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his life long love Leona Watson. They were first married in 1954 and again in 2017. He is also, preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Hazel, Charles, William, Robert and Dorothy.

Howard was a brick mason for more than fifty years and worked on many buildings in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In later years, he was a caregiver to many people, but the most important was the love of his life. He cared for Leona everyday before her passing for 16 years. During the time they had together he renewed his faith in the Lord and enjoyed singing gospel music with friends. If there was someone in need he was there to help.

Howard is survived by his two daughters, Carrie Watson, Waco, Texas and Dee Anne Nappier, West Monroe, Louisiana, three grandchildren, Lucas Nappier (Kerri) West Monroe, Timothy Nappier (Miranda) Columbia, Louisiana and Tara Nappier (Scott) West Monroe, four greatgrandchildren, Landon Beach, Hunter Nappier, Kathryn Gilbert and Caden Stiles and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on Friday, March 25th at 4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Visitation from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be determined for family and friends at Watson Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana.