Buster Ben Watson, age 73, born in Baldwin County, and a resident of Bay Minette, Ala., died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at his residence.
He was a Maritime Captain in the Oil Industry. He was a veteran of Vietnam having served with the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Judy Dees Watson of Bay Minette; two sons, Jeffrey Carl Watson of Bay Minette, and William “Billy” Leroy Watson of Lebanon, Tenn; two daughters, Donna Allyce Watson of Bay Minette, and Deloris Ann Cox of Springville, Ala; two sisters, Louise G. Watson of Texas and Alice E. Watson of Waveland, Miss; 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Paul Emanuel, Keenan Washington, Brian Burton, Aaron Cox, Joshua Watson, Devin Robinson, Shawn Watson, Zack Watson and Jacob Watson. Honorary pallbearer will be Lemon Fitzpatrick. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. To post online condolences, visit www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
