Thomas J. Watson, Sr., 89, of The Villages FL and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday March 17, 2025 in Florida. Thomas retired in 1987 as a Systems Analyst for International Harvester, after 30 years with the company. He moved to Fort Myers FL in 1990 and later to The Villages FL. Thomas is survived by his wife, Doris (Radu) Watson; children, Thomas J. (Elizabeth) Watson Jr. of Round Rock TX, Dr. Terrence A. (Rebecca) Watson of Markle IN and Tracy Watson (Mike) Beer of Indianapolis; grandchildren, A.J. Oleniak, Isaac Watson, Jacob Watson, Dr. Emily Watson, Kara Beer, Sam Beer, Thomas J. Watson III "Trey" Watson and Riley Watson. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Watson Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin & Algenia Watson and his brother, James Watson. The Funeral Mass is 10:30am Wednesday March 26, 2025, in St Jude Catholic Church, 2101 Randallia Dr. with visitation from 9:30-10:30am in the church. Visitation is also from 5-8pm Tuesday at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with the Rosary at 4:30pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family's preferred memorials are Turnstone Center, online at turnstone.org or by mail to 3320 N. Clinton St. Fort Wayne, IN 46805, or to the American Cancer Society, online at donate.cancer.org or by mail to 111 E Ludwig Rd Suite 105, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 or Masses at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 5323 E County Rd 462, Wildwood, FL 34785. To share a remembrance or offer condolences to the family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord

and let Perpetual Light shine upon him.