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'''Phillip Brooks Watson, Jr.''', known as '''Phil Watson''' (May 5, 1931 &b February 2018), was as instrumental in establishing the Plantation Museum, which helped fulfill his many historical pursuits. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Cross Keys Bank for forty-six years, serving in various capacities, including Bank Counsel. He served on the Vicksburg Hospital Board of Trustees for thirty-seven years and, upon retirement there from, was honored with a scholarship in his name at Hinds University Hospital Nursing Program.
He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Panola Company, Limited for forty-six years and as a member of the Board of Directors of Newellton Gin, Inc. During his career in St. Joseph, Phil served as President of the Tensas Academy Board of Directors and served on numerous other civic and community boards, outreaches and programs.
Memorial services for Philip (Phil) Brooks Watson, Jr., of St. Joseph, LA, will beFe held at Christ Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, LA, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2:30 P.M, with Father Gregg Riley officiating, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Phil passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
Phil is survived by his wife, Allein Harkey Watson; his children, Benjamin Maddox Watson and wife Linda, of St. Joseph, LA, William Brooks Watson, Sr., and wife Karen, of Monroe, LA, and Scott Harkey Watson and wife Mary Lynn, of Tallulah, LA; his brother, William Wade Watson, of St. Joseph, LA; his niece, Rebecca Watson Vizard and her husband Michael, of St. Joseph, LA; and his grandchildren, Anna Kate Tonore and husband Michael, Allie Elizabeth Watson, William Brooks Watson, Jr., William Parks Watson, Elizabeth Claire Watson, Elizabeth Lee Watson, and Philip Newell Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Brooks Watson, Sr., and Roslyn Newell Watson; and his aunt, Lucille Watson.
A member of Christ Episcopal Church, Phil was very active in church matters, where he continually served on the church Vestry, was church Secretary, and Sr. Warden. He was a proud member of Rotary and earned the honor of Paul Harris Fellow.
Phil was on the Tensas Parish Library Board and was instrumental in establishing the Plantation Museum, which helped fulfill his many historical pursuits. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Cross Keys Bank for forty-six years, serving in various capacities, including Bank Counsel. He served on the Vicksburg Hospital Board of Trustees for thirty-seven years and, upon retirement there from, was honored with a scholarship in his name at Hinds University Hospital Nursing Program.
He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Panola Company, Limited for forty-six years and as a member of the Board of Directors of Newellton Gin, Inc. During his career in St. Joseph, Phil served as President of the Tensas Academy Board of Directors and served on numerous other civic and community boards, outreaches and programs.
Prior to the memorial service, there will be a visitation with family at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall beginning at 1:00 P.M. After the memorial service, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Becky and Michael Vizard on Lake Bruin.
The family would like to express their thanks to TLC Home Health and TLC Hospice Services; Personal Homecare Service and its caregivers, Paula Keith and Rajean Rainey; and special friend and caregiver, Jessie Campbell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 256, St. Joseph, LA 71366; Tensas Academy, PO Box 555, St. Joseph, LA 71366; Tulane University for the Strawberry People Scholarship Fund, PO Box 61075, New Orleans, LA 70161-9986, or the charity of choice.
Published in The News Star on Mar. 2, 2018
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He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Panola Company, Limited for forty-six years and as a member of the Board of Directors of Newellton Gin, Inc. During his career in St. Joseph, Phil served as President of the Tensas Academy Board of Directors and served on numerous other civic and community boards, outreaches and programs.
Memorial services for Philip (Phil) Brooks Watson, Jr., of St. Joseph, LA, will beFe held at Christ Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, LA, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2:30 P.M, with Father Gregg Riley officiating, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Phil passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
Phil is survived by his wife, Allein Harkey Watson; his children, Benjamin Maddox Watson and wife Linda, of St. Joseph, LA, William Brooks Watson, Sr., and wife Karen, of Monroe, LA, and Scott Harkey Watson and wife Mary Lynn, of Tallulah, LA; his brother, William Wade Watson, of St. Joseph, LA; his niece, Rebecca Watson Vizard and her husband Michael, of St. Joseph, LA; and his grandchildren, Anna Kate Tonore and husband Michael, Allie Elizabeth Watson, William Brooks Watson, Jr., William Parks Watson, Elizabeth Claire Watson, Elizabeth Lee Watson, and Philip Newell Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Brooks Watson, Sr., and Roslyn Newell Watson; and his aunt, Lucille Watson.
A member of Christ Episcopal Church, Phil was very active in church matters, where he continually served on the church Vestry, was church Secretary, and Sr. Warden. He was a proud member of Rotary and earned the honor of Paul Harris Fellow.
Phil was on the Tensas Parish Library Board and was instrumental in establishing the Plantation Museum, which helped fulfill his many historical pursuits. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Cross Keys Bank for forty-six years, serving in various capacities, including Bank Counsel. He served on the Vicksburg Hospital Board of Trustees for thirty-seven years and, upon retirement there from, was honored with a scholarship in his name at Hinds University Hospital Nursing Program.
He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Panola Company, Limited for forty-six years and as a member of the Board of Directors of Newellton Gin, Inc. During his career in St. Joseph, Phil served as President of the Tensas Academy Board of Directors and served on numerous other civic and community boards, outreaches and programs.
Prior to the memorial service, there will be a visitation with family at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall beginning at 1:00 P.M. After the memorial service, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Becky and Michael Vizard on Lake Bruin.
The family would like to express their thanks to TLC Home Health and TLC Hospice Services; Personal Homecare Service and its caregivers, Paula Keith and Rajean Rainey; and special friend and caregiver, Jessie Campbell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 256, St. Joseph, LA 71366; Tensas Academy, PO Box 555, St. Joseph, LA 71366; Tulane University for the Strawberry People Scholarship Fund, PO Box 61075, New Orleans, LA 70161-9986, or the charity of choice.
Published in The News Star on Mar. 2, 2018
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