Billy T. Watson, 82, of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016.  He was born July 26, 1934, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Albert and Myrtle Watson.

Preceding Billy in death were his parents; brothers, Harold and Bob Watson; grandson, Michael Watson; and great grandson, Michael Benton.

Survivors include his sons and daughters in law; Joe and Dianne Watson, Steven and Ginny Watson; grandchildren, Christopher Watson and his wife, Jennifer, Christina Benton and her husband, Aaron, and Bradley Watson; great grandchildren, Shelby, Eliza, and Cameron Watson, Zoey and Gabriel Benton, and Kylie Watson; brother, Don Watson; sister, JoAnn Harp; ex-wife, Carolyn Watson Anders; a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Ernest Puckett officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri.