Walter Duane Watson

Walter Duane Watson obituary, Marianna, FL

Walter Duane Watson

Walter Watson Obituary

Visit the James & Sikes Funeral Homes - Maddox Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Walter Duane Watson, 77, of Marianna, Florida died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Chipola Health & Rehab.

He worked for many years as a truck driver and was always a hard worker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mable Hill Watson; and brothers, Virgil and George Watson.

Walter is survived by his children, Robert and Michael Watson, Brandy Kitchen; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Sharon and Gwen.

Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

James & Sikes Funeral Homes - Maddox Chapel

4278 Lafayette Street P.O. Box 328, Marianna, FL 32446

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