Raymond Charles Watson, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat. He was born December 6, 1942, in Craig, Colorado, to Richard J. and Martha Noyes Watson. Raymond operated heavy equipment and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, James Anthony "Tony" Watson and Charles Mark Watson; and sister, Kathleen Farmer. Survivors include his son, Terry Watson of Highland, Arkansas; brothers, Richard Watson of Raymond, Illinois, and Terry Watson of Black Rock, Arkansas; sisters, Doreen Reynolds of Rowlett, Texas, Lois Watson and Kay Smith, both of Black Rock; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The family will have a celebration of life Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.