James William Watson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James William Watson of Big Timber, Montana, born in Hanford, California, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 11, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Lois Watson; his parents, Lowell Watson and Geraldine Chaney; his brother Chester Watson; his mother-in-law Chris Johnson; his brothers-in-law, Dewayne Shults and Les Handlon; and his grandparents, Irene Garcia and Tobin Armenta.
He is survived by: his son Lowell; his daughter-in-law Cori Watson of Big Timber; his son Jimmy Watson of Florida; his grandchildren, Pooh Watson, Jessica, Tony Isaacs, Brody, Joy, Felipe, Andre and Penelope; his daughters-in-law, Wendy Paxton of Coalinga, CA and Anna Admire of Arizona; his sisters, Mable Shults, Lorraine Berlund (Melvin), Margaret Hobgood and Carolyn Handlon; his half-brother Fred Jr. Chaney; his sisters-in-law, Mary Carpenter (Steve), Norma Lowell (Rich) and Lavonne Holcomb; and his pet Jack Russell.
