James Nathaniel Watson, 77 Inverness, died at home on June 22, 2011. Mr Watson was born in Brownsville, Mississippi on Jan 7, 1934 one of 13 children to the late J.W. Watson and Lessie Mae Gibbs. He was a retired Water Department Supervisor for the City of Chicago and moved to Inverness from the greater Chicago area. Mr. Watson served our country in the U.S. Army and was of the Protestant Faith.
He is survived by 6 daughters, Lisa Franklin, Inverness; Teresa Alexander, Hernando; Tarliece Chavers, Inverness; Shelia Moore, Dolton, IL; Sharon Watson, Inverness; Jani Polk, So. Holland, IL; 3 brothers, Johnny, Lawrence, and Dennis Watson; 6 sisters, Bertha, Barbara, Juanita, Gladys, Marie, and Alberta; his former wife and best friend, Virginia Watson; 13 grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Richardson, 4 brothers: Milton, Lawrence, Daniel and Willie Earl, and a sister, Annie Ruth.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr Watson will be conducted Saturday, June 25th at 3:00 PM from the New Church Without Walls in Hernando with Pastor Doug Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. The will be no viewing following the service. Arrangements under the direction of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory.
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