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Ben Watson Obituary
Memphis, TN
Ben Watson, Jr., 63, former news reporter/anchor, of Memphis, died February 10, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Visitation, Saturday, February 17 from 2-4 p.m. at Quince Church of Christ, 6384 Quince, and at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service, Sunday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Temple of Deliverance COGIC. Burial in Memorial Park Southwoods.
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June 12, 2018
Rest in peace king Ben Waston
You won't be forgotten
matthew&patricia dupree
February 21, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vanita Zackery
February 19, 2018
Our Condolences to the Watson Family I had Pleasure of Meeting Ben Years Ago He Was good person and Friend We all Gonna Missed Him Ben Was Family to us R.I.H. love Richard & Vanita Zackery and family
Patrice Gray
February 19, 2018
I remember my church member making the announcements at TODCOGIC and he was always humble! May THE LORD keep and strengthen his family during this difficult time! GOD will see you through and give you peace and power. Continue to serve and believe and healing will overtake you! Thank YOU Father for releasing this family from pain, hurt and sorrow! Fill in the void and replace the broken pieces and make them whole again. In JESUS NAME!! Amen
Patrice Gray TODCOGIC member
LaVerne Wright Harris
February 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ben Watson family.
Emily Wordlaw
February 18, 2018
Praying for strengthen and encouragement for the family.
Mary Ray
February 18, 2018
May our God of all Comfort see your family through this very difficult time.
I am praying for the entire Watson Family.
I will miss Bro. Ben at Temple of Deliverance, what a kind and gentle man.
Mrs. Mary Ray
Michael Suriani
February 18, 2018
Ben was a true professional broadcast journalist.
He was always friendly and outgoing.
He never failed to offer a handshake and smile when we would run into each other on various assignments.
He will be missed.
Stacia Slaughter Little
February 17, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family of "Bennie Watson". He was my classmate at CMU and will always be remembered as a gentleman.
Lazandra Thomas
February 17, 2018
I was introduced to Ben Watson by WMCTV and formerly introduced to him by my best friend and her mom, Dina and Dana Couch. What I saw on TV was the exact same thing I got in person... A well-spoken, passionate and very polite gentleman. Sending my deepest condolences to the Watson and Couch families.
Richard Anderson
February 16, 2018
Mr. Benjamin Watson interview me several times, when I was Commander . VFW 11333 and President, Military Retirees Tri-State Area, at National Cemetery, Memorial Day and at West TN
Veterans Cemetery, Veterans Day. He visited our home on one occasion to get a photo of my wife's father, who was an World War I veteran serving in
France.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Velma Williams
February 16, 2018
To the Family of Ben Watson, my prayer is that God continues to strengthen and keep you in this time of sorrow. Temple Of Deliverance will miss Ben Watson.
Michael (Keeb) Smith
February 16, 2018
We grew up together, went to college together and are friends forever. Miss you Bennie! So sorry for your loss WATSON FAMILY..MAY GOD BLESS
Wanda ringo
February 16, 2018
Ben watson was my best news man rest in peace
Andranetta Ferguson Moten
February 15, 2018
To my cousin Dana and the entire Watson family please accept sincere condolences from me and my family. RIP Ben!
Gracie Washington, Health & Healing Ministry, Temple Of Deliverance, COGIC
February 13, 2018
To the family and all those dear to him, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Ben Watson. He was a very honorable and gracious servant at Temple Of Deliverance, Church Of God In Christ. He will be lovingly and greatly missed. From the members of the Health & Healing Ministry at TOD, may God continue to bless and comfort you all.
Sweet Rest Brother Ben
February 13, 2018
Ben was a great newsman & wonderful person. I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Watson family.
Psalms 94:19.
Ty Harrison
February 13, 2018
I am going to miss my neighbor it was a pleasure to live across the street from the Watson's. He was so warm and friendly and took great care of his lawn. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to his wife and children.
Shari Buford
February 13, 2018
RIP My dear friend and colleague. You were always called "Gentle Ben" at WMC, but you were a GIANT among our reporters. Never a harsh word for anyone and always pleasant to talk to. I will miss the times you called me at NBC to say "Hey Shari, I just did a great story...".
Much love to your family. I hope they know how much you were loved, especially at WMC. And thanks for being an organ donor. You knew how much that meant to me personally. You left a legacy that I will always be grateful for and I'm sure the lives you saved are honored.
-Shari
Stephen Smith
February 13, 2018
We're going to miss Mr. Watson! :-(
He was a great neighbor and always cordial in passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. May his soul rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
2nd Cor 5:8
The Smith Family
Julia Jones
February 13, 2018
Ben will be missed by so many people who loved and respected him! Such a wonderful reporter and gentleman! Prayers for his family! ❤❤
February 13, 2018
Another soldier has gone home. Our hearts sorrow, but Bro Ben's heart is rejoicing. I pray that the supernatural peace of God fill your hearts & wipe away all your tears.
February 13, 2018
To the family please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolence on the loss.Maythe wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to the family,soon God,s promises will be fulfilled,,,,Matthew 5:5
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