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Michael Watson Obituary

Michael Lynn Watson, 54, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on September 25, 2025. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and later graduated from Christian Brothers in Memphis where he obtained his Master of Science degree. Michael worked for FedEx for twenty-eight years. He is survived by his children Emma Jane Watson and Luke Thomas Watson; sister Jill Watson Belue (Brandon); nieces Hannah Belue, Maggie Belue; nephew Caleb Belue; and parents Sue and J.B Watson. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ALS Association in Michael's name. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Amber Evans, Ms. Jennifer Parker, the Edge family, the Greer family, and the Hernando Baptist Church family. The family will be receiving friends Monday, September 29, from 12-1 pm with services beginning at 1 pm all at Hernando Baptist Church.

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Published by WMC on Sep. 26, 2025.

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29

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hernando Baptist Church

11 E Center St, Hernando, MS 38632

Sep

29

Service

1:00 p.m.

Hernando Baptist Church

11 E Center St, Hernando, MS 38632

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2285 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632

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