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LANCASTER – Mr. Glenn Watts, 89, passed away at his home Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
He was born July 1, 1929, in Lancaster, a son of the late Richard A. Watts and Queen Baker Watts. He was the husband of Peggy Rowell Watts.
Mr. Watts loved fishing, camping, gardening and yard work. He helped organize the first Boy Scout Troop in Buford, Troop 82. For over 40 years he was in the life insurance business, and was a manager at Pilot Life Insurance Company and Vice President of Kanawha Insurance Company.
Mr. Watts served on the History Commission for Lancaster County. He was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where he served as co-teacher of an adult bible class and as a lay leader.
Mr. Watts was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Wannamaker Lodge No. 329 in Tradesville on July 16, 1955. He served the lodge as Worshipful Master in 1959. In 1969 he was appointed and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Masonic District. He was a past High Priest of Keystone Chapter No. 19, Royal Arch Masons, a past Illustrious Master of Witherspoon Council No. 33, and past Commander of Lancaster Commandery No. 19, Knights Templar. He also served as District Deputy (5th District) to the Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of South Carolina. Glenn was a member of the Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina; Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knights of the York Cross of Honor; Thrice Illustrious Masters Council of South Carolina; South Carolina Council No. 20, Knight Masons; Palmetto York Rite College No. 70; Cana Tabernacle No. 49, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests; and Lancaster Council No. 146, Allied Masonic Degrees. He was the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of South Carolina.
In 2014, members of the Flat Rock Masonic Lodge No. 178 and Wannamaker Lodge No. 329 established the Glenn R. Watts Masonic Light Award in honor of Mr. Watts for his many contributions to Masonry. This award is presented each year to a deserving member elected by members of the 24th District Square & Compass Club. He was awarded the Sovereign York Rite College of North America Service Award in 2015.
Mr. Watts is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy R. Watts; a son, Richard Watts and his wife, Tammy; a daughter-in-law, Laura Watts; four grandchildren, Nolan Watts (Cameron), Nick Watts (Namrata), Megan Watts and fiancé, Scott, and Amanda Watts; a great-grandchild, Caroline Watts; a sister-in-law, Shirley Watts; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Philip Watts; three brothers, J.W. Watts, Ray Watts and Frank Watts; and three sisters, Willie Mae Spanski, Grace Bowers and Ruth Faulkenberry.
The celebration of life funeral service for Mr. Watts will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, officiated by the Revs. Larry King, David Inman and Rodney Powell. Burial with Masonic Rights will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the fellowship hall of Tabernacle United Methodist Church and suggest memorial contributions be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 5908 Tabernacle Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 or to the charity of one's choice.
An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com.
Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Mr. Watts.
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On behalf of Officers and Members of Lynnwood United Methodist Church, I would like to express our deepest sympathy at the passing of Glenn Watts. The Watts family have been and remain pillars in our beloved church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reverend Sh'Kur Francis
October 11, 2018
Hi, Peggy & Richard. So sorry to here about Glenn. When I was down there for Mack's funeral I got to talk to him about old times. He was truly a nice and kind man. I'm glad I knew him and wished I had seen him more. Robert(Sonny)Jones, Charlotte, NC
October 10, 2018
Sympathy to the family and friends of Glenn Watts. Prayers for all of the family and for our church. God be with you. g&j
George & Juanita Phillips
October 10, 2018
A beautiful person with a Big heart
Frances Watkins
Friend
October 8, 2018
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