Russell Dale Courson age 78 of Watertown, died Wednesday evening, July 18, 2018 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Born March 30, 1940 in Okmulgee, OK, he was the son of the late Russell Debon and Esther Washam Courson and was preceded in death by a stepson, Jeffrey Allen Baker and grandson, Gavon Baker. Russell was retired from banking and was a former employee of LoJac. He is survived by his wife, Lavon Williams Courson of Watertown; daughter, Dee (Matt) Vincent of Sulphur, LA; son, Jeff Courson of Muskogee, OK; step-daughters, Anita (Anthony) Hawks of Lebanon, Vicki (Randy) Martin of Murfreesboro, Penny (Don) Staats of Watertown; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Jim) Powell of Seattle, WA, Shirley (John) Duncan of San Antonio, TX, DeAnna (Richard) Slavant of Bunkie, LA; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Hunter Memorial Park for graveside services and interment.