James "Jim" Douglas Watson, Sr

James "Jim" Douglas Watson, Sr., age 71, of Douglas, GA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Watson was born on September 15, 1945, in Brunswick, GA to the late W.L. "Sheik" Watson and Gladys Mae (James) Watson. Survivors include: his son, James D. Watson, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter, Patricia Watson Ruedas of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Kylen Ruedas, Ashley Watson, and Jazz Schagane; great-grandchild, Enora Schagane; three sisters, Norma Jane Collins of Brunswick, GA, Mary Ruth Stone of Melbourne, FL, and Sara Elizabeth Huschke of Brunswick, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive visitors at Sims Funeral Home at 201 N. Peterson Ave., Douglas, GA 31533 on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Harry Cohen, Louis Strickland, and Chuck Sims officiating. Music will be furnished for the service by Beth Harper "Victory In Jesus", "Old Rugged Cross", and "Far Far Away" with Lois Mills playing the piano. Active Pallbearers will be: New Hope Recovery Center. Interment followed at Satilla Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers James D. Watson, Sr. requested donations be made to New Hope Recovery Center, Inc., 637 Ethel Street, Douglas, GA 31533. Sims Funeral Home at 201 N. Peterson Ave., Douglas, GA 31533 is in charge of the arrangements.

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