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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Montgomery native, architect and business owner William Michael Watson has passed away. He is 72 years old.
Watson died on Friday, March 22, surrounded by his family.He is survived by four children and seven grandchildren
Watson, best known as “Mike,” was a member of Jefferson Davis High School’s inaugural graduating class in 1969 and served as senior class president. He attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and received a degree from the School of Architecture.
Watson began his career in 1974 at Montgomery. In 1980, he co-founded 2WR Architects with his father and Mike Rutland, where he spent his career working on residential and commercial projects throughout the Southeast, including the revitalization of Montgomery and the development of the downtown entertainment district.
Watson is well known in downtown Montgomery as the founder, owner and operator of the Aviator Bar, a World War II aviation-themed bar that opened in December 2012.
Watson is an active member and past president of the American Institute of Architects. He was also a member of the Rotary Club and a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association.
The Downtown Business Association released the following statement regarding Watson’s passing:
Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mike’s memory to the Respite Ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 2416 West Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, Alabama 36106.
You can read William Michael Watson’s Full obituary here.
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