Arthur Lewis Watson

Mr. Arthur Lewis Watson " Yogi " of Lansing, Michigan passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital at the age of 54. He was born February 14, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to Edward W. Watson and Florence Oglesby.
Mr. Watson was a lifetime resident of Lansing and attended Sexton High School. He worked locally as handyman for many years. He loved to get out and go fishing, even if he had to play hookie from work to do so. Yogi was the typical class clown always joking and making people laugh. Arthur loved his family and all his children.
He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters Sharia Watson, Angel Roland Watson, Sheena Watson all of Lansing, Michigan and Sharonda Hall; six sons Ramon Watson, Markeis Watson, Laron Watson, Andre Watson, Aaorn Watson all of Lansing, Michigan and Demon Hall; two step children Darlius and Shaunquitia Chester; several grandchildren; four sisters Anita Oglesby, EdDena, Andrea, and Sabrinea Watson; three brothers Alvin and Anthony Oglesby and Von Watson; many other relatives and longtime special friends Michelle Hawkins. Mr. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents Edward W. Watson and Florence Oglesby and sister Letizia Ballard.
Visitation: Date/Time: Friday, May 16, 2014 11:00 AM until time of serviceLocation: New St. Paul COGICAddress: 1717 E. Cavanaugh RdCity/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: 517-882-1313
Service Plans: Date/Time: Friday, May 16, 2014 12:00 PM Location: New St. Paul COGICAddress: 1717 E. Cavanaugh RdCity/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: 517-882-1313