James F. Watson died Nov. 17, 2012, at the age of 93.

Mr. Watson was a resident of North Fork and Coarsegold for many years.

He was born Feb. 10, 1919.

Mr. Watson was a long-time farmer in Kerman before moving to the Mountain Area.

He enjoyed fishing and bird carving.

Mr. Watson was preceded in death by first son Jimmy.

He is survived by wife of 73 years, Nell; sons Jim and wife Sue, and Tim; granddaughters Carrie and husband Jason Meadows, and Angela and husband Tim Severtson; and great-grandson Braydon.