Fallen Hero: CMSgt(Ret) Cecil Watson

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CMSgt Cecil Ernie Watson USAF Retired, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. He was 76 years old. Visitation was held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Monday, January 03, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again on

JAN 4. 1:00 PM (CT)

Chancellor Funeral Home Byram Location

7225 S Siwell Rd

Byram, MS 39272

Ernie was born in Alexandria, VA on September 05, 1945 to Fred Watson, Jr. and Gladys Holsinger Watson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. He served during Desert Storm and the Vietnam War, reaching the rank of Command Chief Master Sergeant after 42 years of service. Mr. Watson was a workaholic—he couldn’t help getting another job every time he tried to retire. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Byram.

Most of all, Ernie loved his family. He always told his son, Joey, that he could have his own Powder Puff team because the only children he could have were girls, but he was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn Hynum Watson and daughter, Jenny Emerson. He is survived by his sons, Joey (Melisa) Watson and Chris Watson; daughter, Jessica (Adam) Holmes; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation. 

Another great Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on December 29, 2021, and moved on to his heavenly home. CMSgt(Ret) Cecil Ernie Watson, age 76, a retired member of the MS Air National Guard who had served within the 172d Airlift Wing and the HQ MSANG as the Command CMSgt, has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life.  We now applaud you for your service to our country.  A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed:  “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Airman.  We applaud your patriotism and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service.  We thank you for your service.  Without your efforts and your families’ support, this country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright and live so free.

You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done.  Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Obituary, visitation and service details: TBA