Celebrating the life of
Lloyd Watson
July 10, 1939 - March 25, 2012
Tybee Island- Lloyd "Jiggs" Watson, 72, died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on July 10, 1939, one of six children to Hilton Lloyd Watson and Nora Alice Watson. At the age of six, he moved to Savannah where he attended Chatham County schools and Armstrong College. Jiggs worked for Allen Barry's and J.C. Lewis before forming his own business, Tybee Insurance Agency. He once owned Port-A-Call which is now Kevin Barry's. Jiggs was well known on Tybee Island and rarely crossed the bridge to the main land. He served on the Planning Commission, was one of the original Tybee Island Beach Bums and co-founder of the ever popular Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade. He was an avid animal rights advocate and dearly loved his dog Molly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Watson Scott.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of twenty five years, Carrie Traeger; son, Brian "Paco" Watson; siblings, Lois Conner Rev. Joe Conner, Brenda Boulware, Linda Smith Eddie, William "Billy" Watson Debi; in-laws, Ray and Della Traeger; brother-in-law, Jeff Traeger Trish; sister-in-law, Julie Drucker Kile, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Conner officiating.
Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be made to F.A.C.T.S. Friends of Animal Control Team Savannah, 7211 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Chris, Pasco and I have very fond memories of Jiggs with the gang on Tybee and on Friday nights at Spanky's. We were very sad to hear of his sudden passing and will always remember him for his wit and amazing character. Our condolences go out to Carrie and the entire family. Rest in Peace, Jiggs.
- Linda Ravalli, Camp Hill, PA
Carrie, Joe & I were so sorry to hear about Jiggs. We have very fond memories of being at the softball games with both of you and the Tour of Trees breakfasts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Take care.
- Joe & Glenda Griffin, Fort Myers Beach, FL
What a special man Jiggs was! He was always smiling and making those around him happy. Every time I think of him I will always smile. Tybee has lost a fine man, and a true character!
- Cissy Ward, Tybee Island, GA
Carrie, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. Through His Tender Love and Divine understanding, May God grant you and your family the comfort HE alone can give. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Just trust in God an HE will see you through this difficult time. We love you.
- Vickie & Harry Godbee, Pooler, GA
Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
- Deby Lain, Savannah, GA
Carrie, so sorry for your loss. Frances
- FRANCES MCTEER, Tybee island, GA
Carrie: To you and your family I extend my deepest sympathies on your recent loss. May the passage of time ease your pain, but never dim your memories.
- Robert Baugniet, Savannah, GA
You are in our prayers during this very sad time. Sheila Johnson
- Sheila Johnson, Savannah, GA
Carrie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I wish Jiggs the sun on his face and the wind on his back through his journey. My best to you and your family. Bud Hunt
- Bud Hunt, Savannah, GA
We're all going to miss you Jiggs. Thanks for all the laughs, good times and the always open heart. I'm glad my last memory of you is sitting at the bar at Docs. Love and prayers to Paco and Carrie. Sean
- Sean Williams, Los Angeles, CA
Jiggs was a friend as well as our insurance agent. He will be sorely missed by Junie and myself.
- Vince and Junie Merkle, Tybee Island, GA
I remember Jiggs coming to see Paco and the rest of us at our baseball games, enjoying a few adult beverages with my dad under the oaks at Ambuc. May he rest in peace.
- Tom Crumbley, Yuma, AZ
Paco and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cindy
- Cindy Hieronymus Floyd, New York, NY
Carrie I am so sorry. I've been thinking of and praying for you. Wish I could be there to give you a hug and offer any other support that you may need at this time. Jiggs will truly be missed. Love, Courtney
- Courtney Strickland, Englwood, FL
Paco and Family So sorry for your loss,You and your family are in our prayers.
- Dwayne and Siriwan Simpson, savannah, GA
Carrie, Paco and Family, So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Colin
- Colin Williams Brookins, Donalsonville, GA
Paco, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad. I pray that the memories you carry with you of Jiggs will help bring some comfort to you in the days ahead. Big hugs to you sweet friend. Trisha
- Trisha Lutz Morris, savnnah, GA
One of the greatest guys to know - true southern charm and such a gentleman. Definitely one of a kind. Jiggs didn't know a stranger. He made you feel like a long-lost friend the moment he met you. He was a good friend and business associate to my sister-in-law, Judy Morris as well. And for that, I am forever grateful. I will miss you, Jiggs. But you will always have a place in my heart and with our family.
- Lynette Morris, Duluth, GA
Carrie, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no adequate words to express the sorrow that you are feeling. Jiggs was a very special man, and a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Judy Morris, Duluth, GA
We are all so sorry for your loss Carrie.Jiggs always warmed up our office with his jovial spirit!Never a dull moment when he was around,that's for sure!I am sure that God has a very special place for Jiggs.He will be missed by all.
- Gina Mosher, Savannah, GA
A Father's Love is Forever, always remember the good times and the not so good times. God wanted him more. Smile my dear friend, know he is no longer in pain but in peace. Love to you and your family.
- Terri Harrington, Hinesville, GA
Carrie I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I think back to all the good times I had while living at Tybee you and Jiggs are always in my memories. Jiggs was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
- Bruce Culbreth, Pooler, GA
Good times + Good friends Great Memories. Enjoy the memories. May God bless you and keep you during the difficult days ahead. Our prayers go with you, Carrie.
- Diane & Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
Carrie,my deepest sympathy.A true Tybee man has been silenced,but will not be forgotten.You and the Family will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Carrie I'm so sorry for your loss. 'Jiggs' was a great man and will be deeply missed. I'll keep you in my prayers.
- Jamie Anderson, Hollywood, FL
So sorry for your loss Paco. You and Jiggs are in my thoughts and prayers
- Charlie Petrea, Marietta, GA
Carrie, our heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. May our Lord warm your heart in this time of grief. Time helps heal in all things. Love You!!!!
- Travis & Joyce Taylor, Savannah, GA
RIP Jiggs You will be Truely Missed :
- Rick Janssen, Savannah, GA
We fondly remember fun times with Jiggs back to his 'banking' and 'Men's Quality' days.. sharp dresser, best wardrobe in town and always time for fun and for friends. Few now remember the 'Maurice' days... the transition to just 'Jiggs' was a fun thing to watch. He will be missed and fondly remembered. Jack & Virginia Ward
- Virgnia Ward, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I know you are in a daze now, but know that you are not alone.
- Sandra Moris, Pooler, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I know you are in a daze now, but know that you are not alone.
- Sandra Moris, Pooler, GA
Brenda and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent your way for peace..
- deborah dixon, savannah, GA
Paco, Ann and I were saddened and sorry to read of your Father's passing. I will remember your Father as a very kind and giving friend who always made time to speak with me whenever I would see him out. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and may GOD continue to bless and watch over you during this difficult time. Richard and Ann Lutz
- Richard & Ann Lutz, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her family. May God keep you through this time.
- Shantal Childers, Savannah, GA
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God lift you up and grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
- Carla Kicklighter, Savannah, GA
Linda, I'm sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Libby
- Libby Le Tourneau, Rincon, GA
Charlie Moseley, Shannon and Megan Akins
- Shannon Akins, Bloomingdale, GA
Carrie, We will always remember Jiggs with great affection. He was an extraordinary man who loved his family and had a great sense of humor. He was so much fun to talk to, always curious, and we will miss him terribly. Love,
- Pati & Aunt Betty, Camden, SC
RIP Jiggs.....you will be missed by many......what a great man, and a great loss
- Mike and Penney Gray, Guyton, GA
Carrie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of this news. Jiggs was a true Tybee original. I enjoyed working in the next door office. I always had a smile when talking with Jiggs. Love Jim
- Jim Ristuccia, Carlsbad, CA
Brian, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. We were so grateful every year for his hard work with the Beach Bums Parade. He will be greatly missed. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
- Johnny and Susan Slaughter, Savannah, GA
Carri and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. This is a sad loss for many. Love and God bless you both.
- Wanda Parker, Savannah, GA
Linda, Brenda, and family: Johnny and I are so sorry for your loss. Jiggs was one of Johnny's first friends on Tybee when Johnny moved to Tybee in 1988. Johnny has always thought a lot of Jiggs and has remembered those days fondly.
- Bobbie & Johnny Foster, Savannah, GA
so sorry for your loss
- Jack and kathy Youmans, Tybee/Richmond Hill, GA
Carrie & Paco - I am so sorry to hear of Jiggs passing! My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Tybee just won't be the same without him! Y'all are in my prayers. I don't know if I will make it down for the funeral but you will be in my thoughts. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I love y'all!!!
- Trenda Brown Ivey, Loganville, GA
Uncle Jiggs you will be missed. I will always remember the fun times as a kid coming to visit you, playing ping-pong, or hanging out on the beach; and as an adult coming to you for advice. Aunt Carrie and Brian, you are in our prayers. We love and miss you. Dylan, Brandi and kids.
- Dylan Watson, USAF Academy, CO
Chris, Pasco and I have very fond memories of Jiggs with the gang on Tybee and on Friday nights at Spanky's. We were very sad to hear of his sudden passing and will always remember him for his wit and amazing character. Our condolences go out to Carrie and the entire family. Rest in Peace, Jiggs.
- Linda Ravalli, Camp Hill, PA
Carrie, Joe & I were so sorry to hear about Jiggs. We have very fond memories of being at the softball games with both of you and the Tour of Trees breakfasts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Take care.
- Joe & Glenda Griffin, Fort Myers Beach, FL
What a special man Jiggs was! He was always smiling and making those around him happy. Every time I think of him I will always smile. Tybee has lost a fine man, and a true character!
- Cissy Ward, Tybee Island, GA
Carrie, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. Through His Tender Love and Divine understanding, May God grant you and your family the comfort HE alone can give. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Just trust in God an HE will see you through this difficult time. We love you.
- Vickie & Harry Godbee, Pooler, GA
Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
- Deby Lain, Savannah, GA
Carrie, so sorry for your loss. Frances
- FRANCES MCTEER, Tybee island, GA
Carrie: To you and your family I extend my deepest sympathies on your recent loss. May the passage of time ease your pain, but never dim your memories.
- Robert Baugniet, Savannah, GA
You are in our prayers during this very sad time. Sheila Johnson
- Sheila Johnson, Savannah, GA
Carrie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I wish Jiggs the sun on his face and the wind on his back through his journey. My best to you and your family. Bud Hunt
- Bud Hunt, Savannah, GA
We're all going to miss you Jiggs. Thanks for all the laughs, good times and the always open heart. I'm glad my last memory of you is sitting at the bar at Docs. Love and prayers to Paco and Carrie. Sean
- Sean Williams, Los Angeles, CA
Jiggs was a friend as well as our insurance agent. He will be sorely missed by Junie and myself.
- Vince and Junie Merkle, Tybee Island, GA
I remember Jiggs coming to see Paco and the rest of us at our baseball games, enjoying a few adult beverages with my dad under the oaks at Ambuc. May he rest in peace.
- Tom Crumbley, Yuma, AZ
Paco and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cindy
- Cindy Hieronymus Floyd, New York, NY
Carrie I am so sorry. I've been thinking of and praying for you. Wish I could be there to give you a hug and offer any other support that you may need at this time. Jiggs will truly be missed. Love, Courtney
- Courtney Strickland, Englwood, FL
Paco and Family So sorry for your loss,You and your family are in our prayers.
- Dwayne and Siriwan Simpson, savannah, GA
Carrie, Paco and Family, So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Colin
- Colin Williams Brookins, Donalsonville, GA
Paco, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad. I pray that the memories you carry with you of Jiggs will help bring some comfort to you in the days ahead. Big hugs to you sweet friend. Trisha
- Trisha Lutz Morris, savnnah, GA
One of the greatest guys to know - true southern charm and such a gentleman. Definitely one of a kind. Jiggs didn't know a stranger. He made you feel like a long-lost friend the moment he met you. He was a good friend and business associate to my sister-in-law, Judy Morris as well. And for that, I am forever grateful. I will miss you, Jiggs. But you will always have a place in my heart and with our family.
- Lynette Morris, Duluth, GA
Carrie, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no adequate words to express the sorrow that you are feeling. Jiggs was a very special man, and a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Judy Morris, Duluth, GA
We are all so sorry for your loss Carrie.Jiggs always warmed up our office with his jovial spirit!Never a dull moment when he was around,that's for sure!I am sure that God has a very special place for Jiggs.He will be missed by all.
- Gina Mosher, Savannah, GA
A Father's Love is Forever, always remember the good times and the not so good times. God wanted him more. Smile my dear friend, know he is no longer in pain but in peace. Love to you and your family.
- Terri Harrington, Hinesville, GA
Carrie I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I think back to all the good times I had while living at Tybee you and Jiggs are always in my memories. Jiggs was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
- Bruce Culbreth, Pooler, GA
Good times + Good friends Great Memories. Enjoy the memories. May God bless you and keep you during the difficult days ahead. Our prayers go with you, Carrie.
- Diane & Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
Carrie,my deepest sympathy.A true Tybee man has been silenced,but will not be forgotten.You and the Family will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Carrie I'm so sorry for your loss. 'Jiggs' was a great man and will be deeply missed. I'll keep you in my prayers.
- Jamie Anderson, Hollywood, FL
So sorry for your loss Paco. You and Jiggs are in my thoughts and prayers
- Charlie Petrea, Marietta, GA
Carrie, our heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. May our Lord warm your heart in this time of grief. Time helps heal in all things. Love You!!!!
- Travis & Joyce Taylor, Savannah, GA
RIP Jiggs You will be Truely Missed :
- Rick Janssen, Savannah, GA
We fondly remember fun times with Jiggs back to his 'banking' and 'Men's Quality' days.. sharp dresser, best wardrobe in town and always time for fun and for friends. Few now remember the 'Maurice' days... the transition to just 'Jiggs' was a fun thing to watch. He will be missed and fondly remembered. Jack & Virginia Ward
- Virgnia Ward, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I know you are in a daze now, but know that you are not alone.
- Sandra Moris, Pooler, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I know you are in a daze now, but know that you are not alone.
- Sandra Moris, Pooler, GA
Brenda and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent your way for peace..
- deborah dixon, savannah, GA
Paco, Ann and I were saddened and sorry to read of your Father's passing. I will remember your Father as a very kind and giving friend who always made time to speak with me whenever I would see him out. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and may GOD continue to bless and watch over you during this difficult time. Richard and Ann Lutz
- Richard & Ann Lutz, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her family. May God keep you through this time.
- Shantal Childers, Savannah, GA
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God lift you up and grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
- Carla Kicklighter, Savannah, GA
Linda, I'm sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Libby
- Libby Le Tourneau, Rincon, GA
Charlie Moseley, Shannon and Megan Akins
- Shannon Akins, Bloomingdale, GA
Carrie, We will always remember Jiggs with great affection. He was an extraordinary man who loved his family and had a great sense of humor. He was so much fun to talk to, always curious, and we will miss him terribly. Love,
- Pati & Aunt Betty, Camden, SC
RIP Jiggs.....you will be missed by many......what a great man, and a great loss
- Mike and Penney Gray, Guyton, GA
Carrie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of this news. Jiggs was a true Tybee original. I enjoyed working in the next door office. I always had a smile when talking with Jiggs. Love Jim
- Jim Ristuccia, Carlsbad, CA
Brian, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. We were so grateful every year for his hard work with the Beach Bums Parade. He will be greatly missed. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
- Johnny and Susan Slaughter, Savannah, GA
Carri and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. This is a sad loss for many. Love and God bless you both.
- Wanda Parker, Savannah, GA
Linda, Brenda, and family: Johnny and I are so sorry for your loss. Jiggs was one of Johnny's first friends on Tybee when Johnny moved to Tybee in 1988. Johnny has always thought a lot of Jiggs and has remembered those days fondly.
- Bobbie & Johnny Foster, Savannah, GA
so sorry for your loss
- Jack and kathy Youmans, Tybee/Richmond Hill, GA
Carrie & Paco - I am so sorry to hear of Jiggs passing! My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Tybee just won't be the same without him! Y'all are in my prayers. I don't know if I will make it down for the funeral but you will be in my thoughts. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I love y'all!!!
- Trenda Brown Ivey, Loganville, GA
Uncle Jiggs you will be missed. I will always remember the fun times as a kid coming to visit you, playing ping-pong, or hanging out on the beach; and as an adult coming to you for advice. Aunt Carrie and Brian, you are in our prayers. We love and miss you. Dylan, Brandi and kids.
- Dylan Watson, USAF Academy, CO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
