James Raymond Watson, 91, of Fort Smith passed away on Monday July 8, 2024 in Fort Smith. He was born November 26, 1932 in Prairie Grove, AR to Raymond and Estella (Asher) Watson. He was a retired Food Broker Rep for United Brokerage, a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War Era. He was preceded in death by parents and his wife, Martha Harvey Watson. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Thursday July 11, 2024 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in U.S. National Cemetery with Military Honors. The Family will visit with friends beginning one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.