Thomas David Watson, Jr., 56, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Thomas was born on July 8, 1966 in Mannheim Germany to Thomas, Sr. and Judy Bell Watson. Thomas was a beloved son, brother, friend, and Papa. He loved his career of being a mechanic but could also be found in the kitchen. He loved to be outside fishing or hanging out with friends and family. He loved people so much that he would put himself last and would help anyone if they needed it first. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending many trips on the "Tail of the Dragon." He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Watson and step mother, Charlotte Watson.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Watson, Sr. of Hahira, GA; significant other, Jodi Rench; two sisters, Teresa Davis of Dallas, GA, Tonya Willerson and husband Timmy of Hebron, NB; brother, Timothy Watson of George, IA; step brother, Chris Wheeler and wife Star; step sister, Angie Watson and husband Allan of Valdosta, GA; step daughter, Toni Routhier and husband Jami of Valdosta, GA; Grandson, Flynn Campbell Routhier of Valdosta, GA;s ix special friends, Rodney White and wife Shirley of Valdosta, GA, Donnie White and wife Shawna of Hahira, GA; Ralph Campbell and wife Julia of Hahira, GA, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family.
A funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Music Funeral Services Chapel with burial to follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Ambrose, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Music Funeral Services Chapel. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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. The Thomas David Watson, Jr. family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.