Jim passed peacefully from his home into the arms of his Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024,  ending his battle with leukemia. Jim loved the Lord best, his life was faith centered in all he did.

Jim was a simple man with simple tastes.  He worked construction, self employed for many years.  He loved the outdoors and family, but his heart lay in the mission field.

Jim is survived by his wife; Donna Winters Watson, children; Tina Simpson, Jason Watson, Shayne (Dyana) Pemberton, Lisa (Sam) OBeid, grandchildren; Courtney, Catelyn, Clayton & Cody Simpson, Nova Watson, Staci (Phil) Boni, Grace, Lydia, Madison, Levi & Luke Pemberton, Ryan, Zakey and Nora Obeid.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside service will be Saturday, May 25, 2024, 11:00 A.M. Cherry Mound Cemetery, Denison, TX with Chaplin Diana Van Buskirk officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations to Home Hospice Grayson County, in appreciation of their excellence in Hospice and Palliative Care.