James E. Watson

James E. Watson, 69, of Pontiac, passed away on Friday, August 02, 2013 at 4:25 a.m. at Asta Care Center in Pontiac.

A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at the VFW in Pontiac. Deacon Yi-Ning Michael An will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded.

James was born on May 16, 1944 in Cowanesque, PA, son of Thurston and Alice (Simmons) Watson. He married Margaret M. Fox on October 15, 1974 in Watseka, IL. She passed away on February, 16, 2001.

He is survived by his step-children, Donna Crockett of VA; Linda (Ed) Kammermann of IL; Ronald (Amy) Trucks of IL; Terry (Jennifer) Trucks of IL; two brothers, Kenneth Watson of Corning, NY and Thomas Watson of Greenville, TX; two sisters, Ester (Fred) Spencer of IL and Delores (Bob) O'Bryant of Iverness, FL; six step-grandchildren, Wendy Rutherford of IL; Joe (Laura) Ledoux of VA; Kim (Mark) Mederios of TX; Clinton (Jasmine) Trucks of IL; Jason (Abby) Trucks of IL; Valerie (Nick) Fortna of IL; 22 step-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and seven siblings, Wilbur, Donald, Evelyn, Albert, Harvey, Jeanette and Geraldine.

James attended Cowanesque, PA schools. He worked as a laborer in the Agriculture/Manufacturing field.

James is finally reunited with Margaret to give her a hug and a peck and to tell her he loves her like heck.

Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice of Pontiac, Pontiac VFW Post #886 Ladies Auxiliary, Pontiac Asta Care Center Resident Fund, Livingston County Humane Society or to the family of James E. Watson.