SUNRISE: MAY 16, 1949 – SUNSET NOVEMBER 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Watson, Gbanya, Massally, Freeman, Seton Families and the Liberian Community of Illinois announce the sudden death of our beloved brother, father and uncle, Anthony D. Watson. This sad event occurred on November 22, 2025, at his home in Chicago, Illinois. Uncle Tony (Dou) as he is commonly called, leaves to mourn his passing, his 3 children: Dr. Toni Watson, Anthony Emmett Watson and Keenie Johnson, his siblings; Musu Bernard, Massa Gbanya and Ayodele Watson, several nieces, nephews, cousins as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife (Stephanie Finch Watson), father (Edward G. Watson), mother (Maima Massally Gbanya), his siblings (Theresa T. Dukuly, Louise Musu Teage, Kamara Watson and Albert B Gbanya).
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE AND LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE ON HIM
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT – DECEMBER 13, 2025
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church
1801 Emerson Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Wake: 10:00AM – 11:00AM CT
Funeral Services – 11:30 AM CT
Interment:
Burial Sunset Memorial Lawn
3100 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
CONTACTS:
Emmett Watson Jr. – Son (312) 995-2696
Musu Bernard – Sis (240) 778-7537
Massa Gbanya – Sis (301) 549-6618
Jeanette Watson – Cous (301) 204-2118
Ernestine Brown – (224) 565-3114
Contributions can be made at:
CashApp: 240-778-7537
Zelle: 240-778-7537
Hotels: (Other Hotels are also available)
Hampton Inn & Suites
5201 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
Extended Stay of America
5211 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
