Fifty of those closest to the family attended the ceremony at Bance Funeral Services following a motorbike accident at Raymond Terrace, which claimed the life of Mr Watson, 36, on September 18.

Funeral minister Robert Cunningham, who conducted the service, addressed the sudden nature of Mr Watson's passing in his opening passage, stating: "When we look upon it, it makes no sense."

The eulogy was delivered by Mr Watson's brother-in-law Brad Aiken, who first began working with 'Watto' at a concreting company in 2019.

Mr Watson played for the Turvey Park Wanderers in his younger years, and his continued love for rugby league was immortalised by the Rabbitohs-themed casket he now rests in.

Like many of those in attendance, Mr Aiken approached the podium wearing a green and red South Sydney face mask.

"He would spend his weekends kicking back with a few Cruisers, watching those weekend games," Mr Aiken said.

"He would have loved watching his Bunnies bring home a premiership hopefully this Sunday."

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Mr Watson had established his own concreting business with his father called 'Watto's Concreting', before securing a supervisor position in the Newcastle area.

"Jamie had a love for Newcastle, and when Jamie and [wife] Amy decided to do something, it was never if or but," Mr Aiken said.

"They made the big move in August where Jamie started his new job to make a better life for his family."

Mr Watson's fatal accident in Raymond Terrace left his immediate family and friends in disbelief.

"We've received countless calls, messages, flowers, meals and visits," Mr Aiken said.

"It's been a strong reminder of the impact Jamie had on so many others.

"Life will never be the same without you, mate. You may be gone from our sight, but you'll never be gone from our hearts."

Following the eulogy, Mr Watson's wife Amy spoke of her love for Jamie, who she described as "like no other".

"He used to say to me that he used to dream about the life that we had together, and I'm so thankful that I could give him that and make such a difference in his life," Mrs Watson said.

"We built an empire that was right for us, and nothing stopped us.

"I'm so blessed to have found him, and he will forever be in my heart."

Those in attendance were asked to wear a hat as "he wasn't Jamie without one".

Mr Cunningham asked those in attendance to place the hats on Mr Watson's casket to be buried with him while saying an individual farewell.

As the assembly departed, Puff Daddy's "I'll be missing you" was played, with Mr Watson's love of '90s hip-hop shining throughout the ceremony.

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