Sunrise: January 7, 1983 ~ Sunset: July 9, 2022
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die… Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
With sadness of hearts, souls and mind, the members of the Watson, Reeves and Cassell families of the USA and Liberia announce the home going of their beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and uncle, Arnold Hansford Saydee Watson aka “Handful” who passed away on July 9, 2022, at the Benson Hospital in Paynesville City, Liberia. Handful as he was affectionately called was predeceased by his biological parents, Major Wilmot W. Watson and Madam Theresa Reeves-Cassell aka ‘Sister T’. He is survived by his adopted parents, Mr. Arthur K. Watson and Mrs. Annie G. Watson, a son, Arnold Hansford Saydee Watson, Jr. and a daughter. He is also survived by Several siblings including Ms. Evelyn Maima Cassell, Rev. Varney Alvin Abayomi Cassell, I, Victoria Cassell, Joseph A. Cassell, Edith N. Cassell, Edwina Cassell, Bendu A. Watson, Arthur K. Watson, Jr., Wilmot A. Watson, Alexander Z. Watson, and Juah Nimene. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and loved ones.
Arnold was born and raised in Monrovia, Liberia. After the 1990 civil crisis, he lived most of his youthful life within the Lakpazee community. He was a very friendly, caring, loving, dedicated and respectful person. Although his passing brings us much pain and sorrow, we can celebrate Handful’s life with gratitude to God for the time we shared with him. We know that he now rests peacefully with his parents, and other family members who have predeceased him.
May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
Gravesite Service & Unveiling of Headstone:
Friday, August 12, 2022
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
At the Family Cemetery
Located in Neon’s Town Johnsonville,
Monrovia, Liberia
Memorial Service:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
10:00 am to 12 Noon
S. Trowen Nagbe United Methodist Church
Tubman Boulevard – between 13th &14th Streets in Sinkor
Monrovia, Liberia
Family Prayer & Repast:
WATSON’S RESIDENCE
Lakpazee, after the market
Monrovia, Liberia
CONTACTS:
IN LIBERIA
- Rev. Varney Alvin Abayomi Cassell, I …+231 77 702 7650 / +231 88 654 7472
- Evelyn Maima Cassell …………………. +231 775 898 840 / +231 88 647 1774
- Philip Geebro …………………………..+231 77 052 3567 / +231 88 652 3567
- Abraham B. Samukai ……………………+231 77 751 9735 / +231 88 651 9735
- Christiana Bropleh ………………………+231 88 657 4323
IN THE US
- Arthur K. Watson ….. (973) 223-9378
- Bendu Watson ……… (302) 747-0722
- Martin Browne …… (609) 222-3901
- Oretha Gardiner……. (313) 316-3593
- Juah Nimene ………. (832) 964-3455
