L.J. Watson, 82, of Michigan City, IN, died Monday, June 8, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN.
He was born July 19, 1932, in Michigan City to Robert E. and Frances (Thompson) Watson.
L.J. had worked at Westville Correctional Center for 20 years and also at Royal Metal for 34 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Otis, IN, and the American Legion of Union Mills, IN. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War. L.J. was a very active and caring person.
On Dec. 5, 1953, in Tracy, IN, he married Joan (Underwood) Watson, who survives.
He is also survived by his son, Bobby Watson of Michigan City; daughter, Cindy (James) Freeman of Michigan City; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Robert Wayne (Frances) Watson of Westville, IN; and one sister, Patricia Pearson of Michigan City.
L.J. was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lolita Ballentine and Yvonne Watson; and one brother, James Watson.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. A life celebration will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Sabel officiating. Interment will follow at Union Mills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan St. Anthony Hospice, 1225 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360; or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5 W. Beech St., Otis, IN 46391.
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