History
Family owned and operated since 1942 by the Watson Family. Gardner and Laura May Watson were the original owners. Gardner was a Funeral Director and Embalmer. Laura May was the first female Funeral Director in the state of Georgia. Riley Hunt joined the business as a licensed Funeral Director. Their son, Draper Watson, became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 1971. Riley retired in 1999, and Draper became the owner/operator of the business, which he continues to do today.
Specialties
Since 1942, we have served the Perry community and surrounding areas with professionalism and compassion. Funeral service has changed over the years but our service and commitment to excellence has never changed. Since Gardner Watson started this funeral home in 1942, we have been