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James Watson Obituary

WATSON, JAMES THOMAS, 72, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008. A native of Louisville, he was a member of the Hiawatha Missionary Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 201. Survivors include his Wife, Barbara Watson; children, Barbara Scott (Sidney), James W. Watson, Ricky DeMasters (Kim), Dion DeMasters (Janet), Yvonne Payne (Kevin), Garrel DeMasters (Bobbie), and Tina Miller (Dan); 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Chester and Carl Watson; and sisters, Laverne Martin, Dolly Taylor and Joyce Clark. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 5, 2008.

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Margaret Konopka

October 6, 2008

BARBARA, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. James was a great guy, he would always make you smile. Rest in peace James I will never forget you.
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Bobbie DeMasters

October 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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