Fred Earl Watson was born June 3, 1953 to James Edward Watson and Annie Ruth Mister in Greenville, MS.  He departed this life on May 28, 2017.

Fred confessed his hope in Christ and was baptized at an early age.  In later years, he united with Old Kindling Altar MB Church under the leadership of Rev. Roosevelt Smith, where he was a faithful member until his health failed.

He received his formal education in Greenville while attending O'Bannon High School.  After his education, he went onto work as a truck driver with various companies including Budweiser, Borden Milk and Luvel Milk Company.  He was loved and known by everyone he crossed paths with as Fred "THE MILK MAN".  In his later years, he met his companion, Joyce A. Singleton, and during their relationship, one son was born.