Earnest DeJarnett Watson, Sr. was born June 22, 1966 in Birmingham, AL to the late John Earnest Watson and Elizabeth Early Watson.  He departed this life and entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2023.  He confessed his love for Christ at an early age.

Earnest graduated from A. H. Parker High School in 1984.  He served in the United States Army for five years where he received an Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal; Marksman Badge with M16 Rifle Bar and Sharpshooter Badge with Hand Grenade Bar honors as a Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer.

After his service in the Army, he worked several years with the United States Postal Service, then at Trinity/Grandview Hospital and the Birmingham VA Medical Center.  In 2003, Earnest earned an Occupational Associate degree in Network Engineering from Virginia College at Birmingham.

Earnest leaves to cherish his memory, his four children, Ariele, Catlin, Earnest Jr. and Justin; six grandchildren; 2 brothers, Aser LaAdamas and Williams Watson, Sr. (Debbie); 3 sisters, Aquila Tyler; Dorothy Elliott (Larry) and Sonya Wilson; a host of nieces, nephrews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will be  October 7, 2023 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. at Smith & Gaston Funeral Services, 102 Sixth Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211.  Graveside Memorial services will be held on November 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the  Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115. Smith & Gaston Funeral Services directing.