I didnt see this posted so.A.J. Watson (5/8/1924 - 5/12/2014) Four-time Indianapolis 500-winning chief mechanic, prolific car builder and one of the most beloved characters in the entire history of the track passed away in the early hours of Monday, May 12. He had just turned 90 years of age on Thursday, May 8. Bashful, modest, and easy-going almost to the point of disbelief, the Mansfield, Ohio-born and California-raised Watson was considered by his legion of admirers for many years to be The Man, with four 500 wins as chief mechanic and six as the winning constructor. He was an inductee in countless Halls of Fame, and in late 2012, he was named a Distinguished Hoosier by then Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He was truly one of a kind. ---Donald Davidson AJ is survived by his wife, Joyce of 63 years; and their three daughters, two grandsons and one great-grandson. Daughters, Linda and Barry Templin, Sue and Gregg Mauel and Amy J and Ted Leibovitz. Grandsons, Barry and Katie Templin and Austin J Templin. Great grandson Wyatt Templin. He was laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery in the Community Mausoleum - See more at: legacy/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?n=aj-watson&pid=172568721#sthash.qYfPBShY.dpuf
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 22:40:35 +0000
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