James A. Watson

JAMES ANTHONY WATSON was born January 12,1969 in Salem, NJ; to Regina Watson Fedd and the late James Todd. He passed away on May 31,2021, peacefully at his home in Salem, NJ.
James attended the Salem City Schools. He was a proud graduate of the Class 1987 at Salem High School. Go Rams! He then went on to graduate in 1991 from Virginia Commonwealth University "VCU" in Richmond, VA. In 1988, during college at "VCU", James pledged Omega PSI PHI Fraternity. James was employed at Salem County School District. He was a teacher, a mentor to the youth, a lifeguard at the swimming pool. He also volunteered couching football and basketball from time to time. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his grandparents: George and Nellie Watson, Joe Todd, Alice Christopher and one godson, Ramir Harold.
Let's Talk About "J"
James Watson was known throughout his life as: MAN, LITTLE WATS, J WATS, J LUV, J LUV X and POPPA LUV; whichever one you knew him as is the time you first met him.
J LUV lived his life to fullest. James traveled all over visiting his family and friends. James never met a person he did not become friends with after a talk. He loved his family and friends dearly. James was the life of the party. Oh! You could not help but laugh.
J LUV was the greatest debater of all times. Sorry folks but James was always right. No matter what went on, J LUV X still loved you.
James has had lost a lot of close family and friends along the way. I am guessing when James got his wings, Blue, Craig, Dondi, Fernando, Kyle, Moe, Pat Pat, Tasha and some more are all sitting in Mr. Mills Internal Suspension by now. Rest on J LUV X until we see you again.

James leaves to cherish his mother; Regina Watson Fedd. 3 children: Ta'Koya Brooks of Salem, NJ, Marques Berry of Herndon, VA, and James Watson of Penns Grove, NJ; 2 grandchildren: Jayelah Thomas and Jabari Wright; James taught his grandchildren to call him Poppa Luv, not Pop-Pop. 2 Godsons: Nigal Mills and Kahim McFadden. James also leaves 5 siblings: Clarence Watson of Salem, NJ, Nellie (Nick) Watson McClain of Statesville, NC, Elizabeth {Harold) Watson and Tamika Watson of Salem, NJ, Bunny (Dawn) Mills of Salisbury, MD. James also leaves 8 nephews and 13 nieces, 10 great nephews and 1 great niece. 2 Aunts: Ann L. Watson of Wilmington, DE and Shirley Todd of Penns Grove, NJ. James also leaves a host of cousins, Fraternity brothers, family, and friends. Previous Events


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JUN 12. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

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JUN 12. 1:00 PM (ET)

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