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Born in Columbus County, NC on July 8, 1942, he was a son of the late Elmore Glen Watson and Minnie Anderson Watson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Bud Watson and sisters, Carrie Jackson and Belle Long.
He was retired from Duke Power as an electrician. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and an avid outdoorsman as well as a master knife sharpener.
Surviving are his wife Patricia "Pat" Roycroft Watson; a son, Tony Watson and wife Leslie.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm in Calvary Baptist Church where he was an active member. Burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
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Jimmy Blackburn
February 1, 2025
Jim was a pleasure to know and work with. I met him in the early 80s at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport. After his retirement, I would see Jim around town occasionally sharpening knives, scissors, etc. for folks. It was always nice to see him and talk a little. I remember hearing the phrase "good and golden brown" from Jim as this is the way he liked his seafood fried.
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Richard Bissett
February 1, 2025
I enjoyed working with Jim at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. He was an easy going, soft spoken guy and always had some good stories to tell. I remember his knife sharpening business and he sold fig trees that he grew from sprouts. He was always willing to share a story and he could "talk shop" with you about anything under the sun. I am proud to have known him.
Brenda H. Russ
January 31, 2025
Pat and Tony, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Keeping you in my prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
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