Cody R. Watson, 29, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2019, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, IA, following a courageous (5) year batter with cancer.

Private family visitation and funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, from 4 P/M to 6 P/M.  Burial will be held in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, at Hazel Green, WI, on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Cody was born on February 18, 1990, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Missy Vanderah and Richard Watson.

He was a 2008 graduate of East Dubuque High School.  He owned and operated Final Touch Auto Detailing at Custom Auto Repair and Sales in East Dubuque.

Cody loved snowmobiling, ice fishing, being on the river and anything dealing with cars.

Surviving are his parents, Missy (John) Yineman, of Dubuque, IA, Richard Watson of Louisburg, WI, and Dave Smith, of East Dubuque, IL; his siblings, Jacob (Josie) Smith, Alyson Watson, MaKenna Smith and Brennan Smith; his grandparents, Bob (Patti) Vanderah, of East Dubuque, IL, David Smith and Mary, of Dubuque, IA; and numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins.

Cody is now at rest with his best friend and cousin, Nick McCaughey-Freiburger.

Cody's family wishes to "thank" the East Dubuque Area Ambulance Crew, Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department personnel, and the nurses and staff at Finley Hospital for the wonderful care given to Cody.  Also to Bill Hoefler for being a great friend to Cody.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com