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James Watson Obituary

Mr. James Grant Watson, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Grant Watson and Mattie Williams Watson, sister, Minnie Watson (Moses) Saunders, brother, Paul Linwood (Eleanor) Watson, wife, Barbara Nickolas Watson, duaghter, Barbara Jane Watson, son, James Grant Watson, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Watson; children, Constance Watson (Jerome) Deas, son, Ronald Byron (Juanita) Watson, and Karen Lynn Watson; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A chapel service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity Wednesday, 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 7 to Dec. 10, 2008.

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FRED KITT

December 16, 2008

may GOD give you peace,and comfort during your time of mourning.

FRED KITT

December 16, 2008

may GOD give you peace,and comfort during your time of mourning.

Pauline Glee-Davis

December 11, 2008

JLand the Watson family:
May your hearts be filled with love and grand memories during this time of heartache. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Charlene Womack-Boyd

December 11, 2008

JL & Cindy, Safe travels to you and your family. I pray that God has His way with your family during and especially after this time. As you both already know, God is in control of all things especially when we are at our lowest in spirit. Be encouraged by that. JL, it looks like you are now the head "James Watson" be proud of that as you continue to respresent the legecy of Watsons. Our families have know each other for a long time and I am grateful that we have reunited and are continuing that family friendship today. God is amazing and always brings things around full circle. JL & Cindy, keep loving Him as He continues to keep love you both! Charlene. . .

Helen Wilson

December 11, 2008

J.L., Cindy and Watson Family...
May God's presence of peace continue too strenghten you in this difficult time of bereavement.

Elder Deborah Brooks

December 11, 2008

To: JL & Family my sincere condolences and prayers are with you. May God strengthen you & keep you during this time.

Levi & Yvette George

December 11, 2008

JL, Cindy & The Watson Family,

Our condolences to you and your family. You're in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief.


God Bless You!

Gloria Smalls

December 10, 2008

Dear JL, Cindy and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. My God continue to comfort and give you peace.

Blessings and love,
Gloria J. Smalls (Norwalk. CT)

Karen Baker (KB1)

December 10, 2008

JL and Cindy my Heartfelt condolences to you and the Watson family. My Prayer is that you not only find comfort in the Lord, but in loving memories you JL shared with me of your happy/fun times and times of laughter shared with your grandfather.
God’s Peace & Blessings

Sam & Brenda Wright

December 10, 2008

J.L & Cindy and Family

We offer our condolences and prayers, that God will continue to comfort & fullfill ever circumstance and in every season of life for you and your family.

Sam & Brenda Wright and Family

Tim Winston

December 10, 2008

JL & Family - May God's hand continue to be on you and your family during your time of loss.

Tim Winston & Family

Kim Lewis

December 10, 2008

JL, my condolences to you and your family. God Bless you, keep and comfort you.

Karen Briggs

December 10, 2008

JL and Cindy,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Love & Blessings,
KB2

Shanika Shaw

December 10, 2008

JL & Family,
My heart goes out to you and your
family. Stay encouraged keep your Spirits lifted.
I am praying for you and your family.

Chris & Sheana Elliott

December 9, 2008

To JL, Cindy and the Watson family: we extend our sincere condolences. May the presence of our compassionate God comfort you and assure you that everything will be o.k. Love & prayers

Orlando Moore & Family

December 9, 2008

Bless you, and your family. May God be with you all in your time of mourning. Peace and Love.

Wanda Smiling

December 9, 2008

My condolences to you and your family. May GOD unite your family even more with strength, comfort and peace.

GOD Bless,

Anita Schmidt

December 8, 2008

J.L.
My prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your father.

Anita from N.V.I.M.

Carnell & Renee Jordan

December 8, 2008

To JL and the Watson family, our prayers are with you. May God continue to bless and uplift your spirits during this time.

We love you......

Cassandra Herring

December 8, 2008

"Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows"- Isaiah 53:4. May the presence of God comfort your heart with peace, and His sweet spirt strenghten you.

May God Bless You,

Mozelle McCauley

Mgee Brayboy

December 8, 2008

JL and family..
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May GOD grant you the strength needed at this time.
My prayers are with you.
Mgee Brayboy
New Vision Int'l Ministries
Bridgeport, CT

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