James Watson Jr.

James H. Watson, Jr. passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home in De Kalb, Texas. He was 70. James was born August 24, 1947, in Louis-ville, Ken-tucky to James H. Watson, Sr. and Mary Probus Watson. He was retired from the United States Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Joe Watson. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Watson of De Kalb, TX; a daughter, Jennifer Watson of New Mexico; two sons, Christopher Watson of New Mexico and Timothy Watson of New Mexico; one stepson, Davin Doran of De Kalb, Texas; one stepdaughter, Tia Doran of Brooklyn, New York; two sisters, Rose Townsand of Cincinnati, Ohio and Clara Rhoader of Louisville, Kentucky; a brother, David Watson of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Online registration at www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com