James Edward Watson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Edward Watson of Lakeland, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Watson and William T. Watson; and his sister Barbara Fowler. He is survived by: his wife Vicki Watson; his daughter Jody Snyder (Bobby); his grandchildren, Alex Aderhold, Ashlyn Macabitas (Caleb) and Adam Aderhold; his stepgrandchildren, Zoe Snyder, Ruby Snyder and Caleb Snyder; his great grandchildren, Briggs Macabitas and Tuf Macabitas; his brother Harry T. Watson (Kennie); his niece Julie Scaplen; his great-nieces, Sara Dantin and Stefanie Degeer; his great-nephew Christopher Scaplen (Destinee); and his cousin Bobby Arwood (Cheryl). He is also survived by many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Throat Cancer Foundation at http://www.throatcancerfoundation.org.