Shown here (L-R) is Col. Joe F. Watson with his wife Neva and his daughters Kacie & Whitney who assist him with the operation of

Watson Auction & Realty. 

Joe's family is his pride and joy.

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Watson Auction & Realty Ribbon Cutting held by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce

on June 23, 2005.

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      Joe was born and raised in Skipperville, Alabama.  He is a graduate of George W. Long School.  He got his first job operating Payne's Grocery in Skipperville when he was 11 years old and has been working ever since.

     On graduating high school, Joe went to work for the City of Ozark as a Firefighter and Police Dispatcher.  Joe was in the first class of EMT-Paramedics to graduate from George C. Wallace Community College in 1976. 

      Joe met his wife Neva on August 4, 1984 and married her on December 14th of the same year.  Their first child, Kacie, was born on April 10, 1991.  They were blessed with their second child, Whitney, on August 20, 1993.

      Joe and his family are active members of Kinsey Baptist Church.  Joe & Neva serve on several committees in their church.

      Joe attended Auctioneers School at Troy University - Dothan on July 27, 2002.  He subsequently became licensed as an Apprentice Auctioneer under Colonel Larry Smith of Smith Auction Service. 

     After completing auctioneers school, Joe attended Real Estate School at Troy University - Dothan in 2003 under the instruction of Colonel Dwight Wells (The Real Estate Group).

     Joe retired from Law Enforcement after 30 years of public service on March 31, 2003 and finished Real Estate School in May of 2003.

     Joe quickly went to work in the auction business when he joined Colonel Gene Ludlum and Colonel Jan Arthur as a junior partner with Ludlum Auction Group in April, 2003.

     Joe became a licensed Alabama Real Estate Agent in June of 2003. 

     In October, 2003, Joe became licensed as an Auctioneer (AL #1831) in the State of Alabama.  Joe subsequently obtained his auctioneers licenses in Florida (FL #AU3264 ● FL #AB2415) and Georgia (GA #AUNR002950).

     Joe dissolved his partnership with Ludlum Auction Group and opened Watson Auction Service, LLC on October 1, 2004.  Tom Morton served as the Broker for Watson Auction Service from the formation of Watson Auction Service until June 1, 2005 at which time Joe became a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alabama.  Joe also changed the name of the company to Watson Auction & Realty, LLC at that time.

     Joe is dedicated to the auction method of marketing.  He owns and operates Watson Auction & Realty and continues to assist other auctioneers and auction companies when needed. 

     Joe is a member of the National Auctioneers Association.

     "I believe that there is enough business for everyone" says Joe.  "I stand ready to help my brother auctioneers and my fellow man any time I can...They have sure helped me.  I'll never forget those who helped me when I needed help.  God has been good to me.  He has blessed me with a great family and many friends...Life is good."

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