Demiestro Watson, Sr.

Mr. Demiestro Watson, Sr., beloved son of James and Mary Watson, was born April 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his earthly journey on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 70 years.

Demiestro was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. At a young age, he received Christ into his life and soon after began to play drums during church services. He attended Saginaw High School and graduated with the “Class of 1968.” After graduation, he began working at Delphi, a division of General Motors Corporation.

Demiestro loved bowling and telling jokes. One of his most memorable traits was being a jokester and having a natural ability to make people laugh. He had the ability to make everyone around him smile and laugh at the “drop of a hat”, even those who did not know him.

Demiestro was a loving and generous father and grandfather. He truly loved his family and cherished every moment with them. His absence will be felt but his presence will be forever cherished in our hearts and memory.

Demiestro was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Watson; brother, Benjamin Watson; grandson, Demiestro Watson III.

He leaves loving memories with two sons, Demiestro Watson, Jr. and Deon (Armetris) Watson; thirteen grandchildren, Essie, Domonique, DaMaris, Terry, Deon JR., Demiestro IV, DeAnecia, Kobi, D’Geon, Jeorgia, Nijas, Trinity and Tremon; eleven great-grandchildren; siblings, James (Mary) Watson, Vera (Edward) Jones, Tina McMillon, Theodore (Charity) Watson, Cecil (Eleade) Watson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other loved ones and friends, including close friend, Deborah Watson.

The family would like to express special thanks to Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.