Jack C. Watson

Jack Clifford Watson, 79, passed away in Tempe, Arizona. He was born December 30, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. Jack Watson served in the United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team, were he served on the USS Black (DD 666) in Korea from 1949 to 1953. He was honorably discharged March 19, 1953. Jack then started his career with Safeway Foods as a semi-truck driver. After being with the company for 40 yrs, he retired. Jack Watson then met and married the love of his life Jean Watson on July 14, 1961. They lovingly raised four children; Jeff, Julie, Jill, and Jackie. Jack and Jean Watson spent the next fifty years sharing their lives together. Jack Watson was fond of all outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, football, and sharing a beer and memories with close friends and family. Jack was preceded in death by his mother, father, many siblings, and his only son Jeff Watson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Jean Watson, daughter Jill Watson and her daughters; Heather Clark, Monique Bundy, Adrienne Bundy, and one great-grandchild Caleb Watson (Son of Heather Clark), daughter Jackie Watson-Veal (Travis) and their children; Tucker Watson-Veal, Jacelyn Watson-Veal, and daughter Julie (McBride) Watson (Barry). Jack Watson will be missed by his wife of fifty yrs, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, our loving family members Joe and Debbie Johnson, John and Bridget Johnson, Mike and Jeanette Bayne, Jake Johnson, and all of their children. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, October 21, 2011 a National Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85024.