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James Watson Obituary

Mr. James Watson on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 entered into eternal rest. Survived by: ex-wife, Albertha Johnson; 2 daughters: Elizabeth J. Richards and Cassandra Hall; 3 step-daughters: Bertha Alexander, Brenda Cyres and Glenda Eaglin; 1 stepson, James Leggins; 3 grandchildren; 1 brother, Raymond Watson; 4 sisters: Francis Watkins, Elladean Wright, Elouise Chew and Louella Watson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by: parents: Eugene and Elizabeth Bacchus Watson; 3 brothers: Uyless, Austin and Clarence Watson; 3 sisters: Veronica Williams, Elizabeth Felix and Doris "Rita' Watson. Funeral Service on Monday, February 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaskin-Southall Gordon & Gordon Mortuary Chapel, 1225 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA. Officiated by Rev. Joshua Davis. Final resting place, Restlawn Park Cemetery. Visitation at the Chapel on Monday, February 3, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until services. GASKIN-SOUTHALL-GORDON & GORDON MORTUARY 1225 N. Rampart St., N.O., LA 70116 Information: 566-9000

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 2, 2003.

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