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Jeff Watson, Jr.

April 30, 1927 — August 21, 2016

Jeff Watson, Jr.

FORT WORTH -- Jeff Watson Jr., 89, "fought the good fight of faith and finished his course" on Sunday, August 21, 2016, just before midnight. Celebration of life: 11 a.m.Saturday at Paradise Baptist Church, 121 Paradise St. Interment: In his birthplace of Franklin, Texas, in Roberson County. Visitation: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations, 4725 Vermont Ave. with family hour 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jeff was born April 30, 1927, the oldest son and second of 13 children to Jeff Watson Sr. and Bessie Whitaker Watson; he is only the sixth child to become deceased. He was an excellently skilled independent carpenter who "never really retired," for, even when his knees and hands became worn and his health declined, he would continue to offer and execute his skill as needed. He was a loving husband to Lois Givens Watson for 59 years, a father to Xavier Levant "Binky" Watson, and big brother to five siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. Survivors: Left to carry on his legacy and cherish his memories are his children, Debra Watson Barnes and Donald Ray Watson of Fort Worth and their blended families which yielded him six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; seven siblings and their spouses; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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