- Date Of Birth: December 6, 1970
- Date Of Death: June 21, 2013
- State: Louisiana
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.
I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. ~Abraham Lincoln
James “Terry” Watson was born December 9, 1970 to Paul and Henrietta Watson of Holly Ridge, Louisiana. Terry had one older sibling, Paul “Scott” Watson. Terry resided in Holly Ridge with his family until he graduated high school. As a child, Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles as well as working on them with his brother. At an early age, Terry developed a strong work ethic working with his father in their family owned business. Terry enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, and running which he continued to enjoy all of his life. He lived his life to the fullest and inspired those who were around him to do the same. Terry was interested in law enforcement as a young teen-ager and incredibly motivated to achieve his goal. After graduating from Holly Ridge High School, Terry attended Northeast Louisiana University (NLU) where he obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. While pursuing his degree, Terry was employed by the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office as a patrol officer and later as a narcotics investigator.
After he obtained his degree, Watson was hired by the US Marshall’s office and was assigned to Biloxi, Mississippi.
