James “Jimmy” Watson, Jr., 65, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, April 9, 2012.
He was born to the late James and Myrtis Watson. He graduated from Howard High School and retired from Mueller Company.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda; two daughters, Princess (Ezekiel) Broady and LaShai Watson of Nashville; one stepson, Shannon (Keisha) Smith; three grandchildren; one sister; eight sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at noon in the chapel with Reverend Jimmie Ingram officiating, followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon on Monday, April 16, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.