James "Sonny" Watson, 77, of Trumann died Sunday, June 20, at his residence.

He had lived in Trumann for 25 years and was a member of the Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church in Tyronza. He was retired from Delta Wood Products in Trumann.

He is survived by eight sons, Bobby Watson, Steven Watson, Charles Watson and Tommy Watson, all of Jonesboro, Jerome Watson of Trumann, Fred "Bubba" Watson of Little Rock, Chester Watson of Los Angeles and Harold Mitchell of Marked Tree; five daughters, Sheila Watson of Jonesboro, Helen Watson of Austin, Lottie Mae Watson and Elizabeth Watson, both of Los Angeles, and Shirley Watson of St. Louis; and 18 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, James Watson Jr.; and his parents, Alex Watson and Isabella Watson.

Funeral services were Friday, June 25 at the Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Watson officiating.

Burial followed at the Rock of Ages Cemetery at Tyronza under the direction of Sims-Woodard Funeral Service of Marked Tree.

Pallbearers were Mike Coleman, Darryl Dancy, Johnny Turner, Reggie Ivy, Harold Mitchell and Mike Turner.