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Submitted: 2/21/23 • Approved: 7/30/23 • Last Updated: 8/2/23 • R1472228-G1472227-S3
Tommy Grant
Jan 27, 1949 - July 27, 2023
Teressa Ann
July 19, 1950 - October 11, 2020
*Obituary
Tommy Grant Watson, 74, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1949, to Ules and Montine Watson.
Tommy, a standout basketball player, attended Greenbrier Public Schools, where he earned All State Honors while winning two state championships. From there he pursued his love of basketball while furthering his education at Hendrix College. He delighted in reminiscing with Mattie about his high school days and “playing ball”. Tommy went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in pharmacy. In later life nothing gave him more peace than relaxing on his farm, watching his cattle, and enjoying the company of family and close friends. His greatest joy in life was his granddaughter, Mattie.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 50 years, Teresa Shannon Watson.
Tommy is survived by his son, Christopher Watson (Jennifer) of Conway; his granddaughter, Mattie Watson of Conway; and his sisters, Elaine Goode of Conway, and Kay Reynolds of Greenbrier.
There will be graveside service, Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00am at Bethlehem Cemetery, with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.
*Obituary
Teresa Ann Watson, 70, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2020. She was born July 19, 1950 in Marshall, Arkansas to the late V.C. and Mattie Jo (Horton) Shannon. Teresa earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas. She worked at Greenbrier High School for 8 years as a Teacher; she was also a business owner for 40 years. Teresa loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Teresa is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tommy Watson, son, Chris Watson and wife Jennifer of Greenbrier, AR, granddaughter, Mattie Elizabeth Watson, brother, Steve Shannon and wife Glenda of Conway, AR.
A Private Family Graveside will be held.
Contributed on 2/21/23 by hawkinsdonna48
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