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Derrick Hayes Watson, Sr. was born on September 3, 1969, In the Rison Hospital. He was the 2nd of 3 boys, born to the late Lamourn Watson & the late LeDora Lewis Watson. Raised in Rison, AR. He grew up & made his home in the community affectionly know as “The Hill”. Derrick grew up as did the other children in the community with many “parents”. As a child he was often seen riding on the wagon with Mr. ‘Buck’ Craig. As he grew he developed other interest such as baseball and football. After graduating from Rison High School with the Class of 1987, which always remained dear to his heart, Derrick entered the work force. Big D was know as a hard worker for the many companies he worked for Tyson Foods, Arkansas Dept of Correction, Rison Police Department,. Arkansas Nation Guard, USA Trucking, England Packing Company, Rocor, Prime from which he retired, but continued his education by studying Radiology at SEARK.
An avid sportsman, Derrick loved to fish and Deer hunt. Some of the happiest times were the times that Derrick spent hunting and fishing with his family. One of Derrick’s fondest memories was of the fish trip with his two brothers, Bruce and Brigham, when Bruce thought that he was snake bitten.
The loving arguments between the brothers and wives about who was the better hunter always brought a smile to everyone’s face.
Derrick married the love of his life, Ms Jerelene Johnson on December 15, 1993. From this Union came the love and apple of Derrick’s & Jerelene’s eye, Derrick Hayes Watson, Jr, affectionly know as DJ.
Derrick was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church of Rison, Pastored by Rev. Sammie Smith, where he was Superintend. He was also a regular visitor of Trinity Faith also of Rison, AR, pastored by Pastor Kenny Swiger
Derrick was preceded in death by his father, Lamourn Hayes Watson, mother, LeDora Lewis Watson, his paternal grandparents Edgar Ray Watson, Lola Watson, step grandmother Vera Watson. His maternal grandparents T.A. Lewis, Verna Lewis, step grandmother Vivian Lewis.
Derrick leaves a loving legacy of his wife of 21 years, Jerelene Watson; 1 son Derrick Hayes Watson, Jr (DJ) both of Rison, AR; 2 brothers, Bruce Watson of Eudora, AR; Brigham Watson (Connie) of Rison, AR. A host of Nephews and Nieces; Rogric, Courtney, Brandon, Jeremiah, Donovan, D’Andre, La’Drea, Monte, Jayda, & Brinya.
Family through Love not Blood, Jerry (Foots)White, James Erwin, Oscar &Tricia Gerard & Family, Greg Heron & family
An avid sportsman, Derrick loved to fish and Deer hunt. Some of the happiest times were the times that Derrick spent hunting and fishing with his family. One of Derrick’s fondest memories was of the fish trip with his two brothers, Bruce and Brigham, when Bruce thought that he was snake bitten.
The loving arguments between the brothers and wives about who was the better hunter always brought a smile to everyone’s face.
Derrick married the love of his life, Ms Jerelene Johnson on December 15, 1993. From this Union came the love and apple of Derrick’s & Jerelene’s eye, Derrick Hayes Watson, Jr, affectionly know as DJ.
Derrick was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church of Rison, Pastored by Rev. Sammie Smith, where he was Superintend. He was also a regular visitor of Trinity Faith also of Rison, AR, pastored by Pastor Kenny Swiger
Derrick was preceded in death by his father, Lamourn Hayes Watson, mother, LeDora Lewis Watson, his paternal grandparents Edgar Ray Watson, Lola Watson, step grandmother Vera Watson. His maternal grandparents T.A. Lewis, Verna Lewis, step grandmother Vivian Lewis.
Derrick leaves a loving legacy of his wife of 21 years, Jerelene Watson; 1 son Derrick Hayes Watson, Jr (DJ) both of Rison, AR; 2 brothers, Bruce Watson of Eudora, AR; Brigham Watson (Connie) of Rison, AR. A host of Nephews and Nieces; Rogric, Courtney, Brandon, Jeremiah, Donovan, D’Andre, La’Drea, Monte, Jayda, & Brinya.
Family through Love not Blood, Jerry (Foots)White, James Erwin, Oscar &Tricia Gerard & Family, Greg Heron & family