James Watson
7/11/56 – 08/26/2021
Obituary for James Watson
On Thursday, August 26, 2021 God called his two-stepping, cooking, fashion icon James C. Watson “Jim” home to orchestrate with him. He is preceded in death by his father Sam Watson Sr.; brother Joseph “Joe Sky” Watson Sr.; nephews, William P Watson Jr., and Sam Poole Jr. He leaves to cherish his life son: DeMarcus “Diate” Brazelton of Dallas, TX, mother: Della Watson, siblings: Sam, David, Katherine Lee, and William “Peter” Watson, nieces and nephews: Joseph “Joe Sky” Kimber; Latasha Jenkins, Shera Watson, Ja’Skya Bennett , and a host of loving family members and friends to include devoted friends, Wanda Ross, Marilyn Hamilton, Chip Sligh, Aileen Cooke, Karen Hardin, and Yolanda “Star” Davis.
The family will receive friends at 2:30PM on September 4th at Eternal Life Harvest Center West; 1801 Western Ave. COVID Protocol will be enforced, and masks are required for entry. Final arrangements by Jarnigan and Son Mortuary www.jarniganandson.com
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, September 4, 2021
2:30PM
Eternal Life Harvest Center West
1801 Western Ave.
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 4, 2021
3:30PM
Eternal Life Harvest Center West
1801 Western Ave.
Graveside
Sunday, September 5, 2021
10:00am
New Gray Cemetery
2724 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
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I will miss you my friend. I pray that God will comfort Mrs Della and your family during this time.
To The Family,
I am so sorry to hear about James “Jim” passing. Although it’s been some years since I last saw him, I remember being in school with James and David at Maynard Elementary and Beardsley Junior High School. For the most part, we all grew up in the close knit community of Historical Mechanicsville (The Ville). My condolesences and prayers are with the family. May God continue to keep his loving arms around the family during and beyond this difficult time.
My condolences to the family during this time of bereavement. Jim was one of a kind and was always full of life. He will leave footprints on many hearts. Sleep easy my friend and know that you will truly be missed!
II give my condolences to the Watson family, and I am praying that God lift the hearts 💕. I will forever miss you Jim aka “Skin n Bones” love you brother
James Watson, I will miss your sense of humor, In Ruby Byrd’s history class,she would say sit down James, I will miss us laughing about that,Love you my friend R.I.P.
I have know Jim since we all grew up in the ville.use to see him a lot at the soul liberations band with my cousin Kathy he was always laughing and having a good time.my heart and prayers go out to his family.
Love you as a brother and our family will miss you dearly. love always the Kimber family (baby girl).
My heart was truly broken to hear of the passing of such a wonderful friend. I thank God for loaning you to me Jim.
You were like a breath of fresh air. Always positive, Spirit filled, a great sense of humor, happy, smiling and cooking something good … and of course, the Best dressed. I’ll miss your joyful spirit and bright smile. Everything about you will be missed. Heaven has another Angel shinning bright.
Prayers to your family, for you shall be truly missed. Until we meet again …..
Jim you will be missed dearly we love you.
My condolences go out the the Watson family. I am very heart broken in the demise of Jim. We were very close and he always called me his wife and i my husband. We were Valintine husband and wife. I will truly miss him our phone calls, laughter, and his Sunday spread ( his fine dinner he cooked ). He was truly an icon of Knoxville in every aspect of life. Rest in Paradise my friend till we meet again. With the deepest of love.
Praying for the family of Jim that God will comfort them during this time of grief. Jim was a very special person he will be missed very much. Della my God comfort you and rest of family.
Watson I Know The Angels Rejoiced When They Welcomed You In To The Heavens Of Many Mansions Where You Now Reside. Peace Be Still Farewell My Friend A Real Stand Up Guy On This Side!
Jim was a true friend. His smile was Contagious and you always wanted to see him in the fashion mood. I’m so grateful for God giving me the time to know this good man who live, laugh and loved life. My deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏
Rest In Peace
My friend. 🌹
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was and always will be a special soul. I remember him from time spent living on St. Croix in the Virgin Islands in 1985. He worked at an exclusive clothing store on the waterfront and quickly became the life of the party wherever he went, dressed in perfect Caribbean style. Jim possessed a warm smile and kind heart, quickly making him a popular figure to both islanders and tourists on the island. On his days off, You could find Jim roaming the beaches, happily socializing from sunrise to beautiful sunsets. His stay in the islands was too short… his heart yearned to return to his hometown of Knoxville and family and friends there. But your Virgin Islander friends remember you Jim. You were young, handsome, stylish, outgoing, always laughing, smiling and ready for fun. This is how we will remember you and your memory lives on in us and through us. Rest In Peace my friend.
To the family of Jim Watson, our condolences. Jim is two stepping and dressing his wings up to the most highest fashion and preparing a meal for all to delight. I will miss you my friend. When we all my feeling low think of your fondest memory of this beautiful soul and you will be lifted up.