William "Hughen" Watson

William Hughen Watson, 60, of Crossett, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his home.  He was born in Camden, Arkansas on January 18, 1958, to his parents, Travis Hughen, and Iris Allene Brown Watson. 

He was a 1976 graduate of Crossett High School where he set two track records, and as an adult, played volleyball with the “Sammy Slammers” and “Bad Company” to win the Arkansas State Volleyball Championship. 

For over 39 years, Hughen worked for Georgia Pacific, first in the shipping department and later in the storeroom, while serving as an active member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 369, until he retired in 2016.

Hughen was a selfless man who everyone loved and went to for advice, a model employee at work, and a wonderful husband, brother, father, and grandfather.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, calling the hogs, grilling, and watching cooking shows, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, William Curtis Watson "Daddy Will", and Eva Edith Hughen "Aunt Mom".  He is survived by his wife, Blanche Morgan Watson of Crossett; two sons, Daniel Watson and wife, Rosanna, and Chad Watson and wife, April, all of Crossett; one daughter, Jessica Barnum and husband, Mitchell, of Ada, OK; one sister, Renee Stokes and husband, Ray, of Crossett; seven grandchildren, Addison, Braxton, Annabeth, Makynlee, Kaylin, Morgan, and Brock; along with a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24th at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy 52 W, Crossett, with Bro. Keith Boseman officiating, followed by an interment at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Medders Funeral Home.  Pallbearers are Mike Shaw, Darren Brantley, Randy Townley, Ricky Townley, Dennis Holland, and Steven Hamilton.  Honorary pallbearers are Stuart Thomas, Coach Bobby Richardson, Mike “Duck” Donaldson, David Jordan, Ricky Taunton, Joe Sivils, and Greg Johnson.

Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

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