James “Hookie” Watson, age 78, of Kingston, passed away August 27, 2020. He is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law: Keith & Teresa Melton, David & Leslie Melton, Greg & Nancy Melton, Mark & Denise Melton, and Brad & Tobi Melton; daughter: Yvonne Ugarte; brother & sister-in-law: Frank & Maureen Watson; sisters & brother-in-law: Judy & Harold Guy, Linda King and Marcy Forrester; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday August 31, 2020 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home in Harriman. The funeral service will follow. Graveside services will be Tuesday September 1, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Piney Grove Cemetery.