Sammie Lee Watson 69 of Lakeland, FL died Saturday January 31, 2026, at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL

He leaves to cherish his memories his siblings: Bishop Willie (Diane) Watson, Jr, Berthenia (Chesterfield) Drakes, Eddie (Patty) Watson,

Bennie( Wilamenia) Watson, Sr, Oscar (Alice)Watson, Sr, Ruthie (Robert, Jr) Chunn and Emanuel (Gearldine)Watson, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Viewing will take place on Friday February 20, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL.

Funeral service will be at Praise Temple Deliverance 1010 Britts Ln, Bartow, FL 33830 at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 21, 2026

Interment: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.