Photo courtesy of Seale Funeral Service - Denham Springs
Livingston, Louisiana
Jul 30, 1933 – Nov 24, 2016 (Age 83)
Valery "V" Watts, 83, of Livingston, LA, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet. Valery Watts was founder and owner of V. Watts Furniture, V Watts Autioneers and V Watts Trade Mart in Livingston. He was a member of Fundamental Baptist Church. He was an auctioneer who donated much of his time to conducting fund raising auctions for organizations such as NRA, Wounded Warriors, Ducks Unlimited and many private schools and other organizations. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He is going to be greatly missed. Visitation will be at Fundamental Baptist Church, 24240 Frost Rd., Livingston, LA, on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume Sunday, Nov. 27, from 1 p.m. until service at 2:30 p.m., officiated by his best friend, hunting buddy and pastor, Bro. Rusty Silvertooth. Burial will be at Fundamental Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by children, Aldrich and Sherry Watts, Nolan and Tammy Hardy, Philip and Dana Watts, Mike and Teleah Powell, Ryland Watts, John Wesley Powell, and their "Mississippi Mom", Martha Ann Powell; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Ulma Norwood; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marvin Henderson, Wayne and Carolyn Henderson, Dale and Sue Henderson and Mildred Henderson; countless nieces and nephews and friends that considered him Paw Paw, Brother and best friend. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lavern Henderson Watts; parents, Sterlin and Gertrude Watts; father and mother-in-law, J.L. and Gladys Henderson; grandson, Jacob C. Watts; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Ballard and Willie Norwood; life time friends, John William and Carolyn Powell. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting gifts be made to FBC Youth Group, 24240 Frost Road, Livingston, LA 70754 or online at www.fundamentalbc.com. - See more at: http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=Valery-Watts-V&pid=182794022&referrer=1382&preview=True#sthash.Lui1YqU6.dpuf
My dad Earle Benton and I are sorry for your loss. Valery a friend and a valued competitor.My wife was in the hospital when his wife died and I had no idea that Valery was also sick. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family. John Benton
John Benton
November 29, 2016 | Denham Springs, LA | Friend
Tammy and family, we are praying for you all during this difficult time. Mr. Valery was a great man with a heart of gold and loved by many.
Jay & Cynthia Howard
November 28, 2016 | Walker, LA
What a fine example of a life well lived. I have admired him for the 30+ years we first met. He will be missed by so many as he touched multitudes in his life. RIP
Mark J. Anderson
November 27, 2016 | Convent, LA
Aldridge and Watts Family: Your father and grandfather will be missed by many. A super star in business very unusual for a person with as big a heart as Valery's.Helped me in many instances when I had Kajun 103.3 Radio. I will be eternally grateful to V. Watts. God bless the Watt's family. I'm so sorry for your loss. And the community's loss !
Don Nelson
November 27, 2016 | Baton Rouge
Mr. Valery was a wonderful friend to our family. His great faith and kind words helped sustain us, and his generosity showed him to have the heart of Christ. My prayers are with his family as they celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
Krista Pennington Terracina
November 27, 2016 | Richmond, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. What a great feeling knowing you will see him again. What a great legacy he has passed on to his family. No greater gift he could have given to his family than his faith in God, and his leadership. Travis and Carol (Wilson) Grimes
Carol Wilson
November 27, 2016 | Odessa, TX
William and Marie Aydell ( Walker,La )
November 27, 2016
Prayers and thoughts for family.So sorry for your loss.
Jimmy and Barbara Willie Suggs
November 26, 2016 | Baton Rouge, LA
Hannah,Rachel and family we are so very sorry to learn of the passing your grandpa. You are in our prayers. Love uncle Jon aunt Betty and Kelly
betty lindsey
November 26, 2016 | Morrilton, AR | Family
