Celebrating the life of
Thomas Eason Watson
March 21, 1926 - December 11, 2007
Thomas Eason Watson, 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2007.
Mr. Watson was born in Wilcox County, GA, the son of the late James W. and Vera M. Watson. He served in the United States Navy as a Signalman during World War II and was assigned to the USS Basilan AG68. At the completion of his military tenure he began working with Interstate Life Insurance Co., where he retired after 25 years of loyal service. Thomas was a regular attendee of the Tuesday Night Supper Club at the Tybee Lite Shrine Club.
Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his brothers, Wilbur and Billy Watson. He is survived by his longtime companion, Betty Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, James "Tony" and Kathy Watson of Poquoson, VA; daughter, Lisa Watson of Savannah; grandsons, Jamie Watson and Michel Kilgallon; granddaughter, Brooke Watson; sisters, Lisa Warren of Ocala, FL, Doris Jones of North Augusta, SC and Ann Heiges of Gray, GA; brother, Charles Watson of Jacksonville, FL and host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM Saturday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Alden Watson, Barry Watson, Charlie Deen, Steven Kuetschmore, William Zarkadas, Ralph Cowart and Kevin Watson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Crew Members of the USS Basilan AG68.
Remembrances: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the Tybee Lite Shrine Club, 1 Meddin Ave., Tybee Island, GA 31328.
Tony- Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love- Bob,Carolyn,Trevor & Hannah Smolinski
- Bob Smolinski, tampa, FL
Lisa, Jamey, Ms. Betty, family, and friends, I am so very sorry for your loss. In the days ahead, you will be in my thoughts, and in my heart, as you have always been. With love, Connie Carter
- Constance P. Carter, savannah, GA
Tony & Kathy -- Art and I are deeply sorry for your lose. Take comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of God. Treasure the years you were blessed by his presence and love. We love you both and wish you peace in this time of sorrow.
- Hazel Fritz, Virginia Beach, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sorry I can't be there with you. I love each of you very much. Aunt Mary
- Mary Walters, Columbus, OH
Tony and Cathy, May the Lord grant you and your family peace as your father enters his kingdom. Art
- Art Fritz, Virginia Beach, VA
To Brooke and your entire family, Please know we are thinking of you. Cherish all your sweet memories. Love, Kari & William
- Kari & William McGee, Guyton, GA
Tony, Kathy and your extended family, our deepest sympathy to you and yours.
- John and Judy Barker, Hampton, VA
Tony, Kathy and family - may joyous memories be your guiding light during this time. Please let me know if I can help in any way - now or the days to come. Bev Sexton
- Beverly Sexton, Newport News, VA
Tony and Kathy - Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Your dad is now at rest and lived a good life - May all of your memories console you now. We love ya!
- Kurt and Lynn Kennedy, Chesapeake, VA
Tony, Kathy and Family - Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your father is with the angels. You and your family are in our prayers - May God bless your Family The Hoehlein Family
- John & Cheryl Hoehlein, Chesapeake, VA
Tony- Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love- Bob,Carolyn,Trevor & Hannah Smolinski
- Bob Smolinski, tampa, FL
Lisa, Jamey, Ms. Betty, family, and friends, I am so very sorry for your loss. In the days ahead, you will be in my thoughts, and in my heart, as you have always been. With love, Connie Carter
- Constance P. Carter, savannah, GA
Tony & Kathy -- Art and I are deeply sorry for your lose. Take comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of God. Treasure the years you were blessed by his presence and love. We love you both and wish you peace in this time of sorrow.
- Hazel Fritz, Virginia Beach, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sorry I can't be there with you. I love each of you very much. Aunt Mary
- Mary Walters, Columbus, OH
Tony and Cathy, May the Lord grant you and your family peace as your father enters his kingdom. Art
- Art Fritz, Virginia Beach, VA
To Brooke and your entire family, Please know we are thinking of you. Cherish all your sweet memories. Love, Kari & William
- Kari & William McGee, Guyton, GA
Tony, Kathy and your extended family, our deepest sympathy to you and yours.
- John and Judy Barker, Hampton, VA
Tony, Kathy and family - may joyous memories be your guiding light during this time. Please let me know if I can help in any way - now or the days to come. Bev Sexton
- Beverly Sexton, Newport News, VA
Tony and Kathy - Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Your dad is now at rest and lived a good life - May all of your memories console you now. We love ya!
- Kurt and Lynn Kennedy, Chesapeake, VA
Tony, Kathy and Family - Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your father is with the angels. You and your family are in our prayers - May God bless your Family The Hoehlein Family
- John & Cheryl Hoehlein, Chesapeake, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
