of Little Rock, AR
February 9, 1934 - October 15, 2022
Johnnie F. ''JF'' Watson, 88, entered this world on February 9, 1934. He had a joyful reunion with his loving wife, Mary Anne and a host of other family and friends on October 15, 2022.
He leaves behind daughters, Vicki Simpson (Mark) and Laurie Zeiler (John); grandchildren, Logan Zeiler, Darbi Zeiler Youngblood (Ben), Kaylee Simpson, and soon-to-be great-grandson, Baby Youngblood. He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Mary Anne Watson,; his parents, John Wesley and Minnie Brown Watson; five siblings, and one granddaughter Abby Lynne Simpson.
Johnnie ''JF'' loved spending time with his family, telling a multitude of stories, working his puzzle books and he was so proud of his grandkids. He was greatly loved and will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
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Roger, Ramona, Russell Rorie and Renee Rorie Curtis were next door neighbors for about 10 years, to Johnnie. We enjoyed a great friendship with his family. We will remember you girl’s and your families in our prayers. Sorry for your loss.
My mom, Inez Watson Cook, was JF’s first cousin. He and Mary Ann were dear, dear people. Praying for all of you, God’s comfort.