Dennis "Rick" Watson
September 28, 1951 - February 9, 2016
Dennis Rick Watson, 64, of Bradford, departed this life Tuesday, February 9, 2016. He was born September 28, 1951 in Covington, Tennessee to the late John Henry Watson and Maxine (George) Mangaloride. Rick married Gale (Moore) Watson on August 8, 1977 and together had two children. Rick served in Army. He was a member and the assistant to the pastor of the Newport First United Pentecostal Church. He spent his life praying, studying the bible, preaching, and spreading the word about Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Gale Watson, one son, Craig Farris and wife Sharon of Southside; one daughter, Angie Watson of Bradford; three sisters, Carla Hall and husband of Covington, Tennessee, Vivian Shelton and husband Johnny of Byhalia, Mississippi, and Shelia Walton and husband Jimmy of Ripley, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Laken Farris of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Victoria Ferris of Kirbyville, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Newport First United Pentecostal Church in Newport, Arkansas with Bro. Dan Gibson officiating. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Dennis Rick Watson, 64, of Bradford, departed this life Tuesday, February 9, 2016. He was born September 28, 1951 in Covington, Tennessee to the late John Henry Watson and Maxine (George) Mangaloride. Rick married Gale (Moore) Watson on August... View Obituary & Service Information