Swansboro- Jessie James "Buddy" Watson, Jr., 71, passed away at his home on Thursday March 28, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was born April 22, 1947 in Onslow County son of the late, Jessie James Watson, Sr. and Mamie Grace Littleton Watson.

A graveside service will be held Monday April 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Papa's Place (on the family property).  The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 PM at Jones Funeral Home-Swansboro.

Buddy loved to spend time on his tractor and with his family he faithfully served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances Watson of the home; son Jessie James Watson, III (Geraldine) of Swansboro; daughter, Helen Marie Turnage (Mike) of Swansboro; grandchildren, Michael Turnage, Jr., Tyler Turnage, Austin Turnage, Courtney Watson, and Dylan Watson; great grandchildren, Bowen and Carson Turnage; sisters, Elizabeth A. Griffin of Stella and Karen Morris of Hubert; brother, Douglas B. Watson of Swansboro.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gregory and Randy Watson.