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

Private family visitation and services will be held on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery at Hazel Green, WI. on Friday.

Cody was born on February 18, 1990 in Dubuque, Iowa 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, Richard Watson of Louisburg, WI, and Dave Smith of East Dubuque; his siblings, Jacob (Josie) Smith, Alyson Watson, MaKenna Smith and Brennan Smith; his grandparents, Bob (Patti) Vanderah of East Dubuque, 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 Dept. 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.