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Carl Jay Watson

BOSSIER CITY, LA - July 28, 1958 - December 22, 2012. Memorial services for Carl Jay Watson of Doyline, LA will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012, 2PM at South Bossier Baptist Church, 1155 Sligo Road, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Born in Houston, TX and raised in Bossier City, LA, Carl attended Airline High School, joined the US Army afterwards and later settled in Longview, TX, before returning to the Bossier City area.

Preceding him are his mother, Lois Jean Roy Watson Brown and father Jim P. Watson, step-father Brayzer B. Murphy and best friend Anna Marie Husser King.

Survivors include his sons: Joshua Watson, Jesse Watson of Hallsville, TX and Jacob Watson of Harleton, TX; brothers: Charles Watson of Greensboro, NC, Craig Watson of Minden, LA, Michael Watson of Rockport, TX, Ian Smits of Queensland, Australia; sister: Patti Evans of Haughton, LA; many nieces and nephews. Carl loved his family and the Lord.

Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 25, 2012.
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Michael so sorry to hear about Carl. Praying for you and your family.

Kelly Tingle Stewart

December 29, 2012

We will miss u he was my best neigbor

Joshua Bellamy

December 27, 2012

he will be missed around i will missed him alot the was agreat man to be around

December 26, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Southern Pawn

December 26, 2012

Hold onto the memories of a Godly man and find comfort in knowing he lives on in a better place with no pain. Plan to see him again by following his footsteps into The Father's arms by way of The Son. He left a trail of memories for each to follow in hopes of seeing everyone again. May his light shine on in each of us.

Lisa Bickel

December 26, 2012

My prayers are with you Josh, Jessie and Jacob. RIP Carl you will be missed

December 25, 2012

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Carl J. Watson our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Carl. And to Carl it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Army. Carl, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Carl's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

December 25, 2012

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