James Francis Watters, 93, of Indiana died at home, surrounded by his adoring family on October 11, 2018. Jim, the son of Charles and Virginia May Watters was born in 1925 in Gallitzin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Nora Jean Chase Watters and four children; Susan Wesmiller (Steve), Thomas (Vickie), Sally Touscany (Michael), Paul (Melissa) and daughter-in-law Marie Watters; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law Joan Watters and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceeded in death by son Timothy, and brothers Donald, Thomas and William. He was so loved by his family, that seven members of his extended family were named after him.

A veteran of WW II, Jim was deployed to the Pacific Theatre as a US Marine where he participated in the Okinawa Island Campaign and Third Fleet Operations.

He held life-memberships at the Indiana VFW Post #1989, the American Legion Post #141, and Indiana Elks. He was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church for over fifty years.

He was an employee of the Prudential Insurance Company for 25 years. After retiring from Prudential, Jim and Jean spent the next 30 winters as Snow Birds in Myrtle Beach. In the summer, his love of gardening brought them home to Indiana by early spring.

Jim was always an athlete and loved sports, especially Friday night Indiana High School Football games and watching hockey.

Jim volunteered for many years at the Jimmy Stewart Museum. He truly believed it was a wonderful life, and lived every day to the fullest.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 15th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 16th at 11am with Pastor Kathy Mihoreck officiating. Interment will be held immediately following the service at Greenwood Cemetery. The VFW will provide military honors at graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana, PA, the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17100, or to the University of Pittsburgh, Attn: Watters Family Endowed Fund for Neuroscience Scholars, PO Box 7436 Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0436

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