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Brandon Watson Obituary
Alexandria - Funeral services celebrating the life of Brandon Courtney Watson were held at 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at the Pentecostals of Alexandria, G. A. Mangun Center, with Reverends Eric Bolenbaucher and Mike Wedgeworth officiating and words of comfort given by Sister Vesta Mangun. . Burial followed in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Visitation was observed at the church on Monday, October 30, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and resumed on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
Brandon Courtney Watson was born on May 12, 1982 in Alexandria and passed away in Houston, Texas, Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the age of 35.
He lived his 35 years in Alexandria, Texas City, Dallas, Mexico City and Houston, all of which he had revisited in his final months. Brandon loved singing and music, which inspired him to play the saxophone and take piano lessons for many years. He also had a love for other cultures and languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, and had recently been studying Hebrew. He knew no strangers and loved to talk (A LOT). His trademark laugh, better described as a cackle, was one you would hear throughout the whole restaurant and usually got a few glances, but is now one of the things his family will miss the most about him. Brandon had many vices and struggled throughout life, but his family loved him unconditionally, and will always treasure those last good times they got to spend with him.
Brandon is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Mary E. McKnight, affectionately known as "Big Mama" by all of her grandchildren and grandfather, Herschel Pete "Paw Paw" Bittner.
He is survived by his father, Charles Eugene Watson; mother, Angelynn Renee Watson; sister, Sarah Eugenia Watson; brother, Stephen Kelley Watson; grandmother, Ophelia McKnight "Maw Maw" Bittner and numerous relatives and beloved friends.
Special Thanks to Uncle Jeff and Aunt Becky Wilson, who spent time helping him his last few weeks in Alexandria.
To extend online condolences to the Watson family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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November 4, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jessica Cain
November 2, 2017
I would like to offer my love and condolences to Brandon's family. He was a wonderful friend in the short time I got to know him and I enjoyed knowing someone that loved Romance languages as much as I do. I miss him so much. He was one of a kind.
Ray Stephens ,B & B Memorials
November 1, 2017
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
Sue Lemon
October 31, 2017
Brandon, What a blessing it was that Josh and I got to meet you. That was truly a day I thought would never happen. And I thank God that it did. My deepest sympathy to your mother, father, and sister. May God bless and comfort them during this sorrowful time. You will live forever in our hearts.
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