Allen J. Watson

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Allen J. Watson, age 87, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, April 1, 2015.  Mr. Watson was born in Miami, Florida, the son of the late Walter L. and Dora Cogland Watson, was a retired  District Manager with the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War, was a former P.O.W., and was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Doris Crittenden Watson of Jefferson, Daughter Donna Harris and her husband Virgil of Jefferson, son; Richard “Dickey” Watson and his wife Becky of Flowery Branch.  One grandson, Joshua Hollis Watson of Wake Forest, North Carolina, two great grandchildren, Lily Kate Watson and Delaney Ruth Watson also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 3, 2015 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Lawson and Brother David Maddox officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens with military honors.  The family will receive friends Friday, April 3, 2015, 11 – 1 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia  30549. 706-367-5467.

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