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James Edward 'Ed' Watson

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James Edward "Ed" Watson, 72, of Elkins passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Elkins. He was born June 17, 1940, in Low Gap, Ark., the son of John O. and Virginia Fine Watson. Ed was a born-again Christian and loved to share his testimony with family and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Lee Drennon and Beck Evenger. Survivors include his wife, Judy Watson of the home; his children, Ben E. Watson and wife, Pearl. of Kansas City, Mo., Amelia Kincade and husband, Kevin, of Liberty, Mo., and Brian Watson and wife, Michelle, of West Fork, Ark.; two brothers, Ray Watson of Pleasant Valley, Mo., and L.D. Watson of Elkins, Ark.; two sisters, Jenny Koch of Springdale and Louise Stewart of Elkins; six grandchildren, Tiffany Taylor, Cody Watson, Mathew Plieseis, Alyssa Watson, Dawn Wendlyn and Maurice Lyles; and four great-granchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Pinnacle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com

Published September 8, 2012

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