George Watson, Sr., 77, of Jordan, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at his home.

He was born to parents, Thomas D. G. and Dorothy (Smith) Watson on July 12, 1934 in Paterson, NJ. He married Marilyn Jean Wallin Feb. 24, 1989 in Orange, TX. George served our country with pride on the U.S.S. Gearing with the United States Navy.

George will be loved and forever missed by his wife, Marilyn Watson; children, Candi (Jerry) Dickson of West Lake, LA, Debra (George) Duncan of West Lake, LA, Collene (Jay) Christensen of Jordan, Kevin (Lisa) Jensen of Welch, Wendy (Darrell) Sonnier of Jordan, Dean Jensen of Jordan, April Jensen of New Prague, Jim Jensen of Maple Grove; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Smolen of Bayport, NJ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, George Watson, Jr.; daughters, Donna Deville, Grace Fontenot; granddaughter, Keri Leigh Deville; brothers, Edward and Alexander Watson; sister, Doris Goodyear.

Visitation was held Thursday, Sept.15 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan, with the Celebration of Life Service following at 2 p.m. Urnbearer were Darrell Sonnier. George’s final resting place will be Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

The Watson family was served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan www.ballardsunderfuneral.com