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He grew up in and graduated Wynnewood High School in 1960. He joined the Air Force in 1960 and served 4 years. He graduated from East Central State in 1968 with a degree in Elementary Education. He met and married Karen Vandegriff in 1968. They had two sons, J. Todd and his wife Angela, and Chris of the home. They have a grandson, Cody and his wife Brittany and one granddaughter, Holly Montgomery. He has a brother Don Watson, sister, Margaret Roper. His best friend and hunting buddy Doyle Kelso. Jim was a teacher for 6 years and assistant principal for 4 at Townsend Elementary in Mid-Del School District. He was Principal at Banner Elementary from 1978-1994 and then Principal at Del City Elementary from 1994-2000. He retired in February of 2000 due to health problems.
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