from the guest book on sarasota herald tribune online

March 16, 2010
To everyone-
please refer to www.worrykillswhydie.blogspot.com
if you would like to post a memory, picture, what ever you desire of tommy submit by email to worrykillswhydie@gmail.com

Thank you all for your kind words, he loved his friends and like you all said he would do anything for you at the drop of a hat! He was the best father a girl could ask for, mainly cause he taught me how to do so many things most people would not know! There are many things I could say but for right now I will say I am so happy you are with mom and in each others arms again! I will miss you so very much words can not express, all those talks we had i can still hear you voice and the comfort in it. I am so happy you got to know Simon and made him feel so welcome, he is my rock and when I look at our relationship I see a mirror image of you and mom's bond, and I am thankful every day I found him. I love you so much papa I always will....
~ star watson,
Atlanta, Georgia


March 14, 2010
Tom,
The world is not as nice a place today as it was last week. When the world loses one of its good guys we're all diminished.Tom, you were one of the good guys.We love you and miss you.Connie, Bill, Alexis and family
~
Connie Samuels,
Sarasota, Florida

March 11, 2010
Hey Tom,
You always had a warm and genuine smile and a nice thing to say to everyone. Your love and knowledge of cars was first rate and you gladly shared with everyone. The shows won't be the same without you. I miss you!
One of your Girlz.
Barb Bennett (and GFRND)~ Barb Bennett,Sarasota, Florida


March 11, 2010
Tommy,
I'm with my sister all the way on this one. You watched Jess and I grow up and you're a part of so many of our childhood memories - especially any memory that involves our dad and a car show! You were a stand-up guy who would always do anything for anyone at anytime. These days, that can't be said about too many people. You'll be missed so much by my dad, but also by the rest of us. It makes me smile to know that you're with Janice again and truly happy.
Love,
Gary Jr.~ Gary Davis,Tallahassee, Florida


March 11, 2010
Tommy,
it was truly an honor to have called you my friend, along with everybody else that was lucky enough to have known you. May you and Janice enjoy cruising together forever now.
Ron Alger Sarasota


March 11, 2010
Tommy,
Its been an honor for us to have been friends with you and your family . I could not have stumbled across a more generous man when Diana and I were first getting our roots planted in Florida. The 26 years of awesome memories I'm thinking of few right now!! Like seeing that Santa hat at Xmas and them cherries,whats cool out front for sale. RIDE TOMMY RIDE We will miss you The Powells~ Jon & Diana Powell,North Port, Florida


March 11, 2010
Tommy,
You've been a great friend of our family for as far back as I can remember. You were always there for my dad whenever he needed anything, and I know you helped each other through some very hard times. People as genuine and kind as you are few and far between.
I know you and Janice are up there cruising together again... You'll be missed dearly by all who knew you.
Love,
Jess~ Jessica Davis,Sarasota, Florida


March 11, 2010
Tomcat
We will miss your anecdotes and beloved stories. It was a pleasure to know him for all these years. Tom has changed my life and added to my knowledge about trucks and life.
Tom was a member of the Tailgaters of Central Florida and all of the members will miss him..
Dave (Dude) Clifton-"(~ Dude,North Port, Florida


March 10, 2010
Tommy,
Always had a every big heart.He would
give his shirt off his back to any one.
God knew how special he was,and when he was sick God knew that. I have a special
place just for him.I will miss him so much.I will never forget him.love
Dave Wallace~ Dave Wallace,Sarasota, Florida


March 10, 2010
Keep on trucking Tommy,
Our condolences to his wonderful family. A gentleman with a heart bigger than life itself. The DownShifters of Brooklyn say so long good friend until will meet again at the big car show in the sky.~ DownShifters of Brooklyn,St. Petersburg, Florida


March 10, 2010
Many years ago we were in Cars and Rods of Sarasota with Tom. We are very sorry for the loss. May God Bless his family. Fred and Cindy Bellis, Baxter, Tennessee~


March 10, 2010
Tom,
It breaks my heart to have to say good-bye to such a good friend, you will be missed by all that have known you.
For all that didn't know Tom, he was the kind of guy that gave more than he took, would help anyone that needed it. He loved life, but missed his beloved Betty Boop. Tom, I was proud to have rode with you.........................Gary~ Gary Davis

obituary

Thomas Andrew Watson

March 14, 2010 - March 5, 2010

Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Watson, 74, of Sarasota, died March 5, 2010. Services will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at Southside Christian Church, Sarasota. After the service mourners will cruise to Siesta Key Beach to watch the sunset with and without hot rods. Survivors include his daughters, Star of Atlanta, Christine of Sarasota and Julie of Fort Meyers; sons Jeff of Sarasota and Mark of Orlando. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to A.L.S. Association, Florida Chapter, at www.alsafl.org. Tommy was always known for his ability to make the absolute best of any situation he was put in; he will be remembered by many and was loved by all. Tommy will be cruising in his hot rods forever.

the day the time stood still

As you all may know we lost an amazing man that this place called earth was completely blessed to have roaming it for his 73 years.

That man's name was Thomas Andrew Watson

He left us at 9:59 am on March 5, 2010. With a joke and a peaceful " I'm gonna go now."

The words as we will never forget... I just wish I could have been there to hold his hand, like when he was holding my mothers as she passed.

Now we all know he will be in the arms of my mother and his affectionately always mentioned as his beautiful bride Janice Sue Watson whom passed away April 10, 2006.

Dad

You will always be loved and never forgotten there will not be a day we will not think about you and every little or big thing you've done for us along the way...

Loving you always and forever-Star