Ernest Watson Jr.

Ernest Watson Obituary

Ernest Tattoo Tim Watson Jr., 31
     PORTLAND -- Ernest T. Tattoo Tim, 31, of Portland died Tuesday morning at home in South Portland following a courageous battle with cancer. Tim was born in Bath on Jan. 12, 1976, the son of Ernest T. and Mona (Buxton) Watson Sr. and was educated in Bath schools.
     For a period of time Tim operated his own business, Under Your Skin Tattoo Shop, on Cumberland Avenue in Portland.
    He lived a free spirited life and had traveled the entire continental United States, many trips with his companion dog Tucker, and was a devoted fan of the Grateful Dead.
     Tim is survived by his mother, Ray Mona Arft and his stepfather David Young, both of Poland; one sister, Tasha Buxton of Wasilla, Alaska; one brother, Jedidiah Watson of Windham; and his son, Ernest T. T.J. Watson III of Wiscasset. Also surviving is his girlfriend Stacy Bates and her children, Jaden Watson and Olivia Bates of South Portland. There are 14 aunts and uncles; 18 cousins; and five nieces and nephews.
     A service in celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the chapel of Independent Death Care, 471 Deering Ave., Portland.
     For online condolences and a guest book, please visit independentdeathcare.com.
    Ernest Watson Jr.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Apr. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Watson

7 Entries

Amber Clark

April 19, 2007

UNCLE TIMMY I WILL MISS THE COOL FAKE TATS AND YOUR CONTAGEOUS SMILE YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES! ALL MY LOVE AND HOPEFUL WISHES. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER <3~-AMBY/AMBER-~<3 (I LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!! :)

lance willis

April 17, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all those who knew Timmy. Aunt Mona may you find comfort in knowing timmy has no more pain.

Mike and Heather Splude

April 13, 2007

It was wonderful getting to know you tim. you are a great friend. And will be truely misses. Our thoughts go out to all of Tims family and friends

Marc Sears

April 11, 2007

Hey Tim, i just wanted to say how much i already miss and love u , u were a great friend and u will always be in my heart , thoughts , and prayers... Gone But never forgotten

my little brother made a memorial website for TIM if anyone wants to go to it and check it out the website address is

http://ernest-watson-jr.memory-of.com/

paul mina and little brian burr

April 11, 2007

we will al really miss u timmy and hope fully u are with big brian and haveing a good time

love paul mina and little brian

brian burr

April 11, 2007

we will al miss u uncle timmy and hope u rase heck with dad ur nephew brian

April 11, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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