He was born January 26, 1988 in Peoria to Gary Ray and Michelle Jean (Callaway) Watson.
He is survived by his parents of Topeka; grandparents, Denton and Wanda Watson of Topeka and Clyde and Lois Callaway of Manito; one brother, Joshua Arlan Watson of Topeka; and his girlfriend, Lacey Shelabarger of rural Manito.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; one uncle; and three cousins.
He was a 2006 graduate ofMidwest Central High School in Manito, where he belonged to the Future Farmers of America.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Jeremy worked with his Dad at NOSTAW, Inc. in Topeka.
His funeralwill be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Tom Guengerich will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest City Cemetery in Forest City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Midwest Central High School Future Farmers of America.