Jackson, Tennessee
H. Mitchell Watson, Jr.
1937 — 2024
Harry Mitchell Watson, Jr. passed away in the early morning hours of February 25, 2024 at the age of 86. Visits from family, lifelong friends, and calls from grandchildren near and far in the days preceding his passing were a comfort. Born to Harry M. Watson Sr. and Charlotte Stair Watson of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mitchell grew up in the beautiful, dogwood-filled neighborhood of Sequoia Hills. You could often find Mitchell picking blackberries, exploring mountain streams with his grandfather, and walking to his grandmother's home. An accomplished vocalist, she fostered in him a love of fine music that eventually led to his becoming President of the North Carolina Symphony, President and...