Howard Watson Howard Franklin "Sonny" Watson age 78 of Gravelly died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at St. Vincent Health System. He was born March 30, 1937 at Waco, Texas to the late Albert Lymel and Myrtle Marie Long Watson. He was a landscaper and a United State Navy Veteran. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather and uncle and was greatly admired by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margie Lee Rager. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Anneial Willbanks Watson of Gravelly; four children, Bonita Gail Frazee of Casa, Randy Howard and Debra Watson of Gum Log, Donnie Wayne Watson of Gravelly, Timothy Paul and Shelley Watson of Russellville; two brothers, Joe L. Watson of Petit Jean Mtn., Marvin Moore of Waco, Texas; fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00A.M., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com