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McCormick, South Carolina
McCormick, SC
Charles David Watts, Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Mountville, SC, he was the son of the late James Hudgens and Gladys Armstrong Watts. Mr. Watts was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Presbyterian College and earned a Masters Degree from Northwestern State University. He was retired from the United States Army. He was a member of First Baptist Church in McCormick and was a former member of Rolesville Baptist Church in Rolesville, NC. Mr. Watts was a former resident of Wake Forest, NC prior to moving to McCormick, SC.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Judy Watts; son, LTC Charles David Watts, Jr. (Retired) and wife, Patricia of Westminster; daughter, Dr. Karen Watts Barton and husband, D.J. of Moyock, NC; grandchildren, Chad Michael Coffman and wife, Joy, Codi Gayle Hindman and husband, Brett, Brandon David Patton and fiancée, Megan, Jennifer Erin Spearman and husband, Brandon, Leah Dawn Hartman, Kristin Sue Watts, Taylor James Baker, and William Alexander Barton; great-grandchildren, Rylee Cooley, Keegan Michael Coffman, Elijah David Coffman, Kennedy Ann Coffman, and Wesley Paul Hindman; sister, Angela Watts Long and husband, Bobby; brother, Robert Paul Watts and wife, Sandra; and sister-in-law, Mary Hazel Watts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ann Watts, brother, James Hudgens Watts, Jr., and sister, Roberta Watts Cockle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. David H. Cromer. Burial, with military honors provided by the Campbell Patriots Honor Guard, will be at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Veterans Helping Veterans of Anderson, SC, vetshelpingvetsanderson.org; Quilts of Valor, Anderson (andersonquilters.com) or Pickens, QOVF, 2661 Earls Bridge Road, Easley, SC 29640, or to the charity of choice in memory of David Watts.
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The class of 1958 Clinton High School will always remeber our great times togther !! Judy and family will be in our thoughts and prayers as they seek Gods strength in a time such as tihis.
Bob Thomas
July 10, 2018 | Clinton, SC | Classmate
My sincere condolences to each of you. It's a very sad time to say a final goodbye to a close relative.
I am just home and reading David's obituary. I realize his funeral has just been completed.
My love to all,
Jane Watts Chance
Jane Chance
July 10, 2018 | Vancouver, WA | Family
Judy and family, we are so sad for your loss. David was certainly a special person and know that he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Brenda (Burts) & Jim McNuer
July 10, 2018 | Laurens, SC | Friend
May God comfort you and keep you all during this time of need. Remember, 1 Thessalonians 4:1318;
18Therefore encourage [comfort (KJV)] one another with these words.
Dutchie Family
July 09, 2018 | Lorton, VA | Friend
I am truly sorry to hear of David's passing. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace !
Jimmy McCall
July 09, 2018 | Williamston, SC | Acquaintance
To the family of Mr. Dave Watts , We want to express our deepest sympathy. May God bless and comfort each one of you during this difficult time and in the coming days, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service Sir. With heartfelt sympathy, Floyd, Kay Robinson and family
Floyd Robinson
July 07, 2018 | Anderson, SC | Friend
Great man Rest In Peace sir!
Family Rojas
July 07, 2018 | HI | Friend