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James Watson Obituary

Watson, Rev. James R. Age 88, longtime resident of Park Ridge passed away October 14, 2011. Loving husband of the late Sarah; dear father of Ruth (Richard) Griffith, Ruby (David) Mason, Rachel (Paul) Nedbalek, Lorraine (Samuel) Scoma, and James E.; proud grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 11; fond brother of Philip (Lorraine). Visitation Sunday 3-9 pm at Northwest Assembly of God Church, 900 N. Wolf Rd., Mt. Prospect. Funeral service Monday 11 am at the church. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Memorials to Northwest Assembly of God Mission Fund, 900 N. Wolf Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 or Feed The Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 appreciated. Funeral info: Nelson Funeral Home (847) 823-5122 and online guestbook at www.nelsonfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2011.

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Randall Pierce

October 16, 2020

Just saw this. I was youth pastor at NWAG for 4 years and remember Jim and his son Jim and Helen. What a godly family, what a godly heritage. Heaven is rejoicing in the welcoming of such a man of God. I will remember this family always.

Rem Edwards

October 20, 2011

One of my fondest memories is spending a few hours with Jim in 2007. He was with my cousin Chuck Edwards' crew when they were shot down over Brux, Czechoslovakia, 24 Aug 1944. What a wonderful, kind man. We should never forget that he and his generation saved the world from darkness. I am deeply saddened by his passing and eternally greatful for his friendship.

October 18, 2011

Uncle Jim You will be missed! Now you are with Aunt Sarah and our beloved Jesus. Thank you for all the joy you brought us.


Charlie & Ila Worth

Rich & Laura Sicilian

October 17, 2011

Jim Watson,
Was and will always be one of my 3 personal Christian Heroes of the faith.I never met a man who loved Christ more

Rich Sicilian

October 16, 2011

Your dad was a good watchful neighbor who always looked out for the folks on Warren Ave. He was friendly and jovial -- I enjoyed our many conversations over the years. He was truly a man of "the greatest generation", having dutifully served his nation, family, and community. The world is a lesser place without him.
My sincere condolences,
Christine Allen

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge) Park Ridge Chapel

October 16, 2011

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