James Milton Watson (Bill) born in Greenville, County August 5, 1919. He was predeceased by Marion Lee Watson, his loving wife. Surviving children include Vicki Watson Miers of Greenwood, Celia Watson Thomason of Laurens, James Milton Watson of Laurens and Jeanie Watson Willis of Greenwood. There are six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill was a WWII veteran and one of the oldest Shriners in the state. He was best known as the owner of Watson Oil Company in Laurens, SC.