Pastor Kennedy Watson

Pastor Kennedy Watson of Tampa, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 2:30 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 3221 E. Louisiana Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Elder Jerome Brown, Officiant. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.

Kennedy Watson was a native of Tampa, FL and a resident of Tampa for 93 years. He attended Middleton High School, and Florida Seminary School. He was a veteran of the US Army and a long-time Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church. He retired from Hillsborough County Schools.

He was preceded in death by: his wife of 35 years, Jerry Mae Watson; and mother, Essie Mae Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Larry Mitchell, and Casey Watson (Lois); daughter, Laytoya Sewell (Divon Graham); grandchildren, Neitra Mitchell, Antonio Mitchell, Sierra Hardnett, Kaylon Watson, Eric Jackson, and Casey Watson Jr.; great grandchildren, Amare Hardnett, Elijah Hardnett, Hendrix Williams, Amira Jackson, and Ermias Jackson; devoted friends, Deacon Davis, Elder Joseph Reed, Mother Beatrice Beasley, and Deacon Sams; faithful members of Galilee Baptist Church; and a host of other family members and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.

Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.

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