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Leroy Nathan WATSON 1905–1973 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1905
Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Death Date: 16 Nov 1973
Death Location: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Father: John Watson
Mother: Laura SULLIVAN
Spouse(s): Nelia McDONALD, Luna BUTLER
Children(s): Richard WATSON, Joyce WATSON, Dorothy WATSON, Sara WATSON
Leroy Nathan WATSON was born in 1905 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, the child of John Nathaniel Watson And Laura L Sullivan. In 1910, Leroy Nathan WATSON resided in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Leroy Nathan WATSON resided in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Leroy Nathan WATSON married Luna Butler, Nelia Odessa Dessie Mcdonald, and had children including Dorothy Marie Watson, Joyce Lanelle Watson, Leoda Ruth Watson, Richard Nathaniel Watson, Sara H Watson. Leroy Nathan WATSON passed away in 1973 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi.
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Biography
- Leroy Nathan WATSON was born in 1905 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, the child of John Nathaniel Watson And Laura L Sullivan.
- In 1910, Leroy Nathan WATSON resided in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
- In 1920, Leroy Nathan WATSON resided in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
- Leroy Nathan WATSON married Luna Butler, Nelia Odessa Dessie Mcdonald, and had children including Dorothy Marie Watson, Joyce Lanelle Watson, Leoda Ruth Watson, Richard Nathaniel Watson, Sara H Watson.
- Leroy Nathan WATSON passed away in 1973 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi.
Immediate Family
Parents
John Watson
1874–1949
Birth Location: , Lauderdale, Mississippi
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Laura SULLIVAN
1881–1926
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Spouses(s)
Nelia McDONALD
1919–1991
Birth Location: Crandall, Clarke, Mississippi
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Luna BUTLER
1907–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)
Richard WATSON
1940–2023
Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
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Joyce WATSON
1937–2001
Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
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Dorothy WATSON
1936–1977
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
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Sara WATSON
1948–2021
Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
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Leroy WATSON's Ancestors
Self
Leroy WATSON
1905–1973
Birth Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Parents
John Nathaniel Watson
1874–1949
, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Laura (L) SULLIVAN
1881–1926
Mississippi
Grandparents
John (Thomas) WATSON
1836–1905
, Greene, Georgia
Georgia (Ann) Cannady
1847–1935
, , Georgia
Reuben (Lafayette "Fate") Sullivan
1841–1892
, Autauga, Alabama
Margaret (Elizabeth) HORTON
1846–1900
, , Alabama
Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1795–1879
Manurva\Minerva MABRY
1810–1880
Cannady
1825–
Martha FOSTER
1825–1886
Elisha SULLIVAN
1794–1870
Mary JENKINS
1805–1859
John HORTON
1805–1887
Susannah HINTON
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gray Mabry
1761–1825
Martha Watson
1775–1820
Frederick FOSTER
1795–1860
Johanna Logan
1805–1882
Thomas Sullivan
1750–1812
Margaret Cornelius
1760–1839
John HORTON
1755–1830
Sallie RODWICK
1774–
Reason HINTON
1782–1845
Nancy ROCHESTER
1793–1840
Leroy WATSON's Descendants
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Leroy (Nathan) WATSON
(10 Jan 1905–16 Nov 1973)
m. Nelia (Odessa "Dessie") McDONALD (10 Oct 1919–9 Sept 1991)
m. Luna BUTLER (abt 1907–)
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1. Richard (Nathaniel) WATSON 1940–2023
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2. Joyce (Lanelle) WATSON 1937–2001 m. David (Edward) ASTOR 1934–1999
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3. Dorothy (Marie) WATSON 1936–1977 m. M. ((Michael?) George "Feller") STEED 1935–1977
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4. Sara (H.) WATSON 1948–2021
Leroy WATSON's Timeline
13 Records
1905
10 Jan 1905
Birth of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 5
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Leroy Nathan WATSON appeared in census in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 25
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 35
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1952
Abt 1952
Age 47
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Bonita
Bonita
1959
1959
Age 54
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Mississippi, USA
1973
1973
Age 68
Leroy Nathan WATSON was employed in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1973
13 Nov 1973
Age 68
Death of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1973
16 Nov 1973
Age 68
Burial of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1905
10 Jan 1905
Birth of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 5
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Leroy Nathan WATSON appeared in census in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 25
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 35
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1952
Abt 1952
Age 47
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Bonita
Bonita
1959
1959
Age 54
Leroy Nathan WATSON resided here in Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Mississippi, USA
1973
1973
Age 68
Leroy Nathan WATSON was employed in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1973
13 Nov 1973
Age 68
Death of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1973
16 Nov 1973
Age 68
Burial of Leroy Nathan WATSON in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 10 Jan 1905
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
[3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42
[4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340888
[5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374759
[6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
[8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lauderdale, Mississi
[9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 80.0.
[10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 574.
[11] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 600.
[12] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
[13] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951.
[14] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 600.
[15] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 574.
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374759
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: Watson «tab»Leroy «tab»Head «tab»White «tab»24 «tab»abt 1906 «tab»Mississippi
Watson «tab»Luna «tab»Wife «tab»White «tab»23 «tab»abt 1907
Watson «tab»Georgie A «tab»Mother «tab»White «tab»83 «tab»abt 1847 [should say Grandmother]
Watson «tab»John N «tab»Father «tab»White «tab»56 «tab»abt 1874
Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 80.0.
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340888
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lauderdale, Mississi
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1952
Event Place: Bonita
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1959
Event Place: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1973
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: [Transcribed as was printed]
Leroy (Shorty) Watson
Services for Leroy (Shorty) Watson of 4522 Arthur St. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in The Highland Assembly of God, 4001 20th St., Rev. Robert Allen will officiate, assisted by Rev. Russell McDonald and Rev. Jesse Lee Railey. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Stephens Funeral Home.
Watson, 68, died at his home Tuesday. He was a member of the Highland Asembly of God.
Among survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Watson; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Steed, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Joyce Astor, Enterprise, Mrs. Leoda Dearman, Meridian, Mrs. Sara Barrow, Woodlawn, Tenn.; a son, Richard Watson, Los Angeles, Calif; 15 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mable Reed, Russell.
Employes of the Meridian Housing Authority are to be honorary pallbeaers.
The body will be in the church 30 minutes before the funeral hour.
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Occupation
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Meridian
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 115
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 13 Nov 1973
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
[5] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
[6] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951.
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 16 Nov 1973
Event Place: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 10 Jan 1905
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
[3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42
[4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340888
[5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374759
[6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
[8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lauderdale, Mississi
[9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 80.0.
[10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 574.
[11] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 600.
[12] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
[13] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951.
[14] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 600.
[15] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 574.
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374759
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 42
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: Watson «tab»Leroy «tab»Head «tab»White «tab»24 «tab»abt 1906 «tab»Mississippi
Watson «tab»Luna «tab»Wife «tab»White «tab»23 «tab»abt 1907
Watson «tab»Georgie A «tab»Mother «tab»White «tab»83 «tab»abt 1847 [should say Grandmother]
Watson «tab»John N «tab»Father «tab»White «tab»56 «tab»abt 1874
Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 80.0.
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1153; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340888
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02039; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38-14
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lauderdale, Mississi
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1952
Event Place: Bonita
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1959
Event Place: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1973
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source: [Transcribed as was printed]
Leroy (Shorty) Watson
Services for Leroy (Shorty) Watson of 4522 Arthur St. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in The Highland Assembly of God, 4001 20th St., Rev. Robert Allen will officiate, assisted by Rev. Russell McDonald and Rev. Jesse Lee Railey. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Stephens Funeral Home.
Watson, 68, died at his home Tuesday. He was a member of the Highland Asembly of God.
Among survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Watson; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Steed, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Joyce Astor, Enterprise, Mrs. Leoda Dearman, Meridian, Mrs. Sara Barrow, Woodlawn, Tenn.; a son, Richard Watson, Los Angeles, Calif; 15 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mable Reed, Russell.
Employes of the Meridian Housing Authority are to be honorary pallbeaers.
The body will be in the church 30 minutes before the funeral hour.
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Occupation
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Meridian
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 115
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 13 Nov 1973
Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1973; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.56887263,0.63043505,0.69112
[5] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
[6] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 426-10-6003; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951.
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 16 Nov 1973
Event Place: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current