Joseph H. Watson Jr., Major, USAF (Retired)
April 09, 1931 – September 03, 1997

Joseph Henry Watson Jr., 66, of Scottsdale, a retired Air Force veteran, died Sept. 3, 1997.

He was born in Atlanta and was a Korean and Vietnam wars military veteran. He also flew helicopters in forest firefighting operations.

Survivors include his ex-wife, Laura; daughter, Maureen; son, Joe; sisters, Mildred and Evelyn; and two grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

Contributions: to the senior center, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014

Guaranty Mortuary.

Published in the Arizona Republic, 10 Sep 1997, Wed – Page 52

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Major Watson served in the Vietnam War served as a HH-43F pilot with Det. 8, 38th ARRS in the 1967-time frame.