Harold Floyd Watson

Our beloved "Miracle Man", Harold Floyd Watson, a resident of Marrero, LA, departed this life at the age of 77 on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Heart of Hospice in Metairie, LA. Harold was born to the late Eli and Fannie Williams Watson on October 15, 1942 in Vacherie, LA.

Harold was united in marriage to the late Emma Alexander Watson in December of 1962. A man of tremendous faith, Harold was a Founding Member of Second Zion Baptist Church of Marrero, under the leadership of Elder J. Nelson Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memories; 1 son, Barry Watson (Shewayn); 2 daughters Pamela Watson and Carol Watson Smith (Ronald); 8 grandchildren, Janae' McGrew, Barrion, Brandon and Brayden Watson, Jeremy, Kyron, Kylar and Jourdan Smith; 5 great grandchildren Kade McGrew; Jayden, Azaria, Kyrie Watson, and Jeremy Smith Jr.; 1 brother Willie Watson; 5 sisters, Augustine Forbes, Rose Prevost, Betty Martin, Sophia Campbell (Archie) and Patricia James (Herbert); 4 brothers-in-law Nashid Salahuddin, Sr. (Irene); Carter Alexander, Sr. (Nellie); Tyrone Alexander (Lou Anna); Ray Alexander; 5 sisters-in-law Yvonne Webber (Oscar); Stacey Harris; Diane Keller (David); Monica Lasalle (Hilton), Paulette Cobb and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma L. Alexander Watson; son, Cornell Watson, parents, Eli and Fannie Williams Watson; his siblings and in-laws, Eli "June" Watson, Stephen Watson, Helen W. Gipson (Horace), Olivia W. Gipson (Clarence), Gloria W. Williams (Romalice Sr.), Ethel W. Thompson (Mike), Willie Forbes, Sr., Joseph Prevost, Albert Martin, Sr., Eardell M. Watson, Pamela J. Watson, Rose Borne. Alexander; Lawrence Alexander; Ronald and Brad Alexander.

Relatives, friends and members of Second Zion Baptist Church, St. Joseph the Worker Church, Greater Mount Calvary International, former employees of Avondale Shipyard, and employees of Jefferson Parish Council's Office, United States Post Office and Maxima Group Behavioral Services and Optimum Management and Consulting Group are invited to share with us in "Prayer" as we lay to rest our cherished father in a Private Graveside Ceremony, Elder J. Nelson Brown, Officiating Pastor.

Harold, our Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Brother-in-law Uncle and Friend loved laughing, watching Sanford & Son, spending time with family and listening to music on Sunday evenings with his Best Friend and son, Barry. He was a Man of Great Faith, Strength and Resilience who taught us to speak life into any situation. He was truly "A Mighty Man of Valor".

To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Highway, Gramercy, LA 70052.

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