Michael Jason Watson

        Michael Jason Watson, age 42, of Bath, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

     Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 28, 1979, the son of Scott Ray and Pamela Sue (Harris) Watson. He graduated from Bath High School with the class of 1998.

     Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to work on projects in the garage and cut firewood to sell to others. He loved to go to the Rodeo with Ashleigh. Mike had a passion for grilling and everyone loved his ribs. He had many good friends and looked forward to spending time together, especially at his deer camp. One highlight for Mike was his opportunity to be a Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army with his friend Dave Pettit.

     Mike is survived by his mother Pamela Watson of Bath, father Scott Watson of Bath, sister Ashleigh (Kris) Sysak of Bath, nephew Wiley Watson, grandparents: Irene Watson and Alfred and Beverly Harris, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and best friends Bill and Heather Dellvon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Raymond L. Watson, and uncles: Joe Watson, and Bill Harris.

     Memorials may be made to  Salvation Army - Red Kettle Campaign. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.