Donald Jack Watson

Donald Jack Watson, 82 of North Fort Myers, FL passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Charlotte Rittner Watson. He was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. Don retired in 1981 as a Detective Sergeant, Homicide Division, after 26 years with the Detroit Police Department. He was also active in the “God Squad” while working at the police department. After moving to Florida he was instrumental in establishing the “Loss Prevention” department with J Byron’s Department store at Edison Mall. Don enjoyed gardening, walking, bike riding, collecting various items, and was proud of his cast iron police car collection.

Don is survived by his loving family including; his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Jean (nee: Berkey) Watson; three children, Mark Alan Watson of Punta Gorda, Kimberly Kosinski of Livonia, MI, Todd Michael Watson of Orlando; four grandchildren; his aunt Alice Kruger of Croswell, MI.

Services will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 9th at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to share in Don’s Life Story and leave thoughts and memories for his family.

Arrangements under the direction of Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery, Cape Coral, FL.