James Hubert Watts

James Hubert Watts, 48, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He was born in Covington, Va., and was preceded in death by his father, John "Mac" Watts. James was an avid outdoorsman and loved entertaining and cooking. He was formerly employed with the United Company and the Martha Washington Inn. Survivors include his wife, Drema Watts, of Abingdon, Va.; his mother, Mildred Spitler Watts, of Covington, Va.; his uncles, Horace Watts, of Glen Allen, Va., and Fred L. Watts, of Wilmington, Del.; his aunt, Eloise Bowers, of Albuquerque, N.M.; special friends, Richard Dunn, of Roanoke, Va., Doug Pritchard, of Bristol, Va., and Gary Carty, Kingsport, Tenn. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008, in the Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Va., with Pastor Bill Edmonds officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 14, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 2579, Abingdon, Va. 24212. Those wishing to express sympathy on line may do so at www.farrisfuneralservice.com.Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, Va., 276-623-2700, is serving the Watts family.