of Rusellville, AR

March 26, 1924 - January 12, 2024

James Waterson, 99, died Friday, January 12, 2024 in Russellville. He was born March 26, 1924 in White County to Julious Washington and Henrietta (Williams) Waterson. James was deeply devoted to his family and a very hardworking man. He was a proud, 40-year member of First Assembly of God Church in Russellville. James was also a proud Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle ''Izzy'' Waterson; one son, Jimmy Waterson; three sisters, Lurline Burnett, Florence Ramsey and Louise Eichler and five brothers, C.W. Waterson, William Waterson, Junior Waterson, O'Neal Waterson and Joel Waterson.

James is survived by two sons, Thomas Waterson and wife, Marie and Michael Waterson; two daughters, Tammy Lehman and husband, Rodger and Sue Jackson and husband, Curtis; nine grandchildren, Jason Waterson, David Waterson, Kristen Cowell, Nick Lehman, Jessica Waterson, Joseph Waterson, Ashley Waterson, Dusty Waterson and Dylan Waterson; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment at Oakland Cemetery. Pastor Mike Norberg will officiate. Jason Waterson, David Waterson, Nick Lehman, Jace Cowell, Jameson Cowell and Joe Cowell will serve as casket bearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com