Services for Michael Darrell Watson, of Ada, are 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Philemon Baptist Church, Revs. Aaron Ruffin and Famous Cochran will officiate.  Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery.

Mr. Watson was 60 years of age when he left this earth on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Before he departed, he filled our lives with joy, happiness and love of his family and friends. He was truly a joy to encounter.  His passion for meatloaf and beans was a delight to his family to watch his enthusiasm. Not just for anyone' s meatloaf and beans, but for Ladonna's!

Michael worked at Mead's Lumber Company for a number of years and for Flex-n-Gate for 11 years.  He was baptized December 27, 2009 by Rev. Clifford Broodous at Reaper Baptist Church.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother Laverne Watson; father, William; brother, Tommy Watson; and grandparents, Arllion and John Watson.

Survivors include two sisters, Ms. Sheila King and Renae Peoples, both of Ada; sisters/cousins, Skyler Gillispie of Stillwater, Ladonna Watson and Lanada Watson, both of Ada; two brothers/cousins, John Gillispie of Stillwater and Paul Watson of Ada.

The family requests those attending the service to please wear a mask for personal health and safety due to Covid-19. No family meal is planned.