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Ellsworth WATTS Obituary

HAMPTON - Ellsworth Jerome Richard Watts Jr., transitioned to his home in God's Kingdom on April 3, 2010.
Ellsworth, a lifelong resident of Hampton, Va., was the eldest child of the late Ellsworth J. R. Sr. and Theressa Thomas Watts. Also preceding him in death was his devoted cousin and second mother, I. Blairyne Perry.
Survivors include his devoted brothers and sisters, Claudius (Anna), Frank (Jean), Vivian Watts Fauntleroy, Anne Valeria Watts, Logan (Patricia), Marie Watts Middleton (Thomas Jr.), Rozelle Watts, Ronelle (Valerie), and Robert (Juanita). He is also survived by 11 nephews and eight nieces; cousins, Rene Perry, Martel Perry, and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton, Va. Homecoming Services, Saturday, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Hampton. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 7 to Apr. 9, 2010.

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Cleo Parker

April 16, 2010

We are sorry for your loss.

Cleo and Pamela Parker

Rogers Ward

April 10, 2010

Dear Frank,Jean & all of the Watts
our heartfelt Condolences to all of you.
Love,
Naomi & Rogers Ward
Atlanta, Georgia

Rev, John H Smith

April 10, 2010

To the Watts Familliy you all have my prays and may God always bless you all "Gas" will always give us that light of his smile. (Capt. John)

S.Kim & Debra Truhart

April 9, 2010

Dear Marie, God's peace be with you and your family in the days ahead as you remember Ellsworth, your beloved brother.

Herb & Dee Dee Washington

April 9, 2010

To the Watts Family: Our deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of your brother. You are all in our prayers. Love and Blessing to ALL.

April 8, 2010

To Frank & all of the Watts Family: You have my deepest sympathy Edith Spratley Butler; Evans, Ga.

Miriam Harris

April 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy. Another member of the Phenix clas of 1952 will be missed.
Miriam Mann Harris

Bro. Arthur L. & Rev. Evelyn M. Johnson

April 8, 2010

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Dear Bro. Ronelle and loved ones,

Arthur and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved brother.

We pray God's divine choice blessings of comfort, strength, and the peace that passes all understanding, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it is written in God's word, upon you and all persons affected by this loss. Amen

Jean Carnegie

April 8, 2010

Dear Frank & Jean: My deep sympathy in the loss of your brother, Ellsworth.

April 8, 2010

Big E,
You will be greatly missed, but we have lots of good memories. Thanks for being a part of our lives for so long.
John & Nancy Kelly

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