John William Watson, Jr.

Watson, Jr., John William, of Troy, MO, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 71. Loving husband of Joanne Watson; beloved son of the late John, Sr. and Frieda Watson; devoted father of John W. Watson III and Jeff (Kelli) Watson; cherished grandfather of John W. (Tiffani) Watson IV, Josh Watson, Corrianne (Jack) Stine, Jordan Pender, Reece Pender, Grace Pender, and Jodi Lynn Davis; treasured great-grandfather of Kaden Davis; dear brother of Kenny (Ina) Watson; loving companion of his beagle “Buck” his best friend; dear brother-in-law of Dawn (Ray) Erlinger, Robyn (Glen) Courtney, Chris Gregory, Ruth Ann (Tom) Dwyer, Dickie (Bird (Vickie) Gregory, and Keith (Judy) Gregory; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He is preceded in death his granddaughter, Addilyn Davis and his sisters, Karen Watson and Judith (Richard) Sullians, brother-in-laws Hoyt Gregory, William Gregory, Dennis Gregory, William P. Gregory, Charles Gregory, and Shayne Gregory.