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Robert Watts Obituary
A lifelong resident of Jackson, Robert was a graduate of Provine High School and Mississippi College. After graduating from MC, Robert ventured into the restaurant business where he became the owner of the Dairy Queen in Clinton.
Robert received numerous awards as a DQ franchisee during his 32+ years of ownership. He was quick to lend a hand or help out where he saw needed. He was one of the most generous businessmen always supporting youth sports leagues or chamber activities. His gift of generosity expanded to the schools in the Clinton area whether it be donating the use of the car wash facility for fundraisers or when he would donate ice cream tokens for special events. Robert never turned from an opportunity to donate to charities or to help a friend in need. The people who knew and loved him will greatly miss his big-hearted, charitable, and loving personality, especially the people of Clinton.
Christmas being Roberts favorite time of the year, He took great pleasure in adorning his home in Jackson and the DQ in Clinton with animation and lights that many came to see every year. Antique cars were another one of Roberts favorite hobbies being the proud owner of many that are seen driving the street today.
Robert was a longtime member of Parkway Baptist Church in Clinton.
His loving and devoted mother, Katherine Watts, of Jackson, and several cousins survive him.
His father Oscar Lansing Watts preceded him in death.
Memorials may be made to Parkway Baptist Church, Clinton, MS or Oak Forest Baptist Church, Jackson, MS.
The online guest book can be signed at www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com.
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Lance
August 6, 2021
Brother, we still miss you and we are having a BIG DQ reunion party at my house tonight, where 20+ of your faithful, from 1975-1985 and from about 7-8 states, will remember you and the great times we had. Your picture will be prominently displayed. If I published a list of attendees, your wings would soar. Man, we wish you could be here.
Melanie Morrow
July 1, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dann Plaster
June 28, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. He was an inspiration of what a true Christian and businessman should be. He will be sorely missed.
Frank Spell
June 25, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a long-time and dear friend as you, Robert. We go back to the days in the band at Hardy .... competing for 1rst-chair Trombone. And of course all the way through the present with my frequent stops at Dairy Queen. You are already very much missed on this earth. My prayers are with you, Mrs. Watts.
Will Fuselier
June 21, 2007
Robert was my favorite person in the whole wide world. He would always drop everything to spend time with me when I came to Jackson. He was a really good friend.
john deLashmet
June 18, 2007
Robert Watts was truly one of the finest men and businessmen I have ever known. He was always, always available to his employees and people in need. He supported the community of Clinton in more ways than any of us knows, and his many great tendernesses and acts of knindness have impacted people of all background. I met him the first day the Dairy Queen opened in CLinton and he hired me in the summer of 1975 76. He became a very dear freind and I will miss him greatly. The world is truly a better place because of RObert.
Elizabeth and Savanna Taylor
June 15, 2007
Well, what can I say...Mr. Watts was one of a kind and was one of the kindest and generous men I have ever known! If you needed something, no matter what, or when, he was there and never asked any questions! There were so many times I had to bring my beautiful little girl to work with me and she actually became Mr. Watts good little cake sprinkler :-) He was so good to my Savanna and would make her Sundaes, Bananna splits, Slushies, and anything she wanted or sometimes didn't even ask for. He had a heart of gold. I decorated cakes for him and there were many many times I would get there at 3am on Holidays and he would always get me a card, or a small little thank you gift to show his appreciation. He was an incredible man, and when he laughed, it was a contagious laugh. He made you feel special and that everyone had a purpose in life no matter where you came from and what you had been through. He was a wonderful man to work for and the crew respected him so much, especially the older onest hat had been with him for so long. I will never forget one time we had a conversation about why the sugar and the get always ended up on the outside of the bags and we talked for atleast 2 hours about how we could fix the problem, until we realized it was purposely being done, and so we just laughed and laughed, but he sure fixed the problem and he fixed it by being kind to the ones messing with our gels. Needless to say, it didn't happen again :-)
I will miss Mr. Watts so much and have grieved so much over his loss and I pray for his mother every day and pray the God will watch over her and help her every single second of her beautiful son's loss. His heart and his kindness will never be forgotten! Savanna Elizabeth Taylor and I love you Mr. Watts and you will forever be with us and missed every day! With all my love! Elizabeth Taylor (cake decorater)
Steve Hawkins
June 15, 2007
Robert, you were my brother and I will miss you! We grew up together in Wingfield Place. It was a wonderful place to spend a childhood and Robert was huge part of that magic. As I read the other comments, I realize that Robert had that same impact on many other people, organizations and communities. He was a truly great man and this world will miss him.
Julia McClellan Ray
June 14, 2007
Robert was such a caring person, and it will be Heaven's great joy to have him. May God bless you now in your time of sorrow.
Tom Washburn
June 12, 2007
It was my privilege to serve on the staff at Mississippi College for almost 20 years. From 1981, until my last day at the college,Robert Watts stood ready to aid students. He always said, "yes" and gave from his heart. What a great man, who left a legecy in the lives of so many he helped.
Debbie West
June 12, 2007
I remember Robert growing up in the neighborhood where we had some really wonderful times. When I moved to the coast, I would only see him over the holidays and it was always great seeing his smiling face. He will truly be missed by so many and by me, especially when Christmas comes around. May God Bless you, Mrs. Watts, as you learn to live without his presence, but know Robert will always be with you in your heart. He was and will always be a great man.
Jeff Savage
June 12, 2007
Robert was my unofficial uncle. He was there for every birthday, vacation, Christmas (Of course), New Years, and every formative event of my childhood and teen years. Some of the best times of my life where in the back office of the Dairy Queen hanging out with Robert, Ronnie Laird, Essie Clemmons, and the old crew. I honesly feel like part of me died with Robert, as I think we all do. Even though I live in California now and have gone on with my life. It's just not the same knowing that Robert isn't here anymore. He will be extremely missed.
Mona Chapman-Howell
June 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I foundly remember growing up with Robert at school and at church.
The Loftin Family
June 11, 2007
We are so grateful to have known Robert. From high school jobs, to weddings, to our own families loss, Robert has been a life long friend. As much a visible part of the very public life of Clinton, Robert was a part of our private lives as well. A good friend who will be missed,
Joan, Van, Jay and Laurie Loftin
Jane C. Long
June 11, 2007
The City of Clinton will certainly miss Mr. Watts. He gave so much to our community.
With deepest sympathy,
Jane Long
Charles Bobo
June 11, 2007
A wonderful man and very supportive of the community, and even more supportive to all of us used-to-be teenagers. Robert put up with our games, proms, dates, and all else, and just continued his merry way in supporting and developing us into productive adults. What a great icon Clinton has lost.
Tommy Burnham
June 11, 2007
Robert was one of the most kindest and most caring person that I have ever known. I will truly miss him. I am so glad to have known him and to call him my friend. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.
Stephen Wright
June 11, 2007
Robert was a godly man who could repay an unkindness with gracious goodness, as all Christians should. The community is lessened by his passage. God bless his mother.
Margaret Walsh Carter
June 11, 2007
I hadn't seen Robert in several years, but I kept up with him and his mother through my parents. Like my son said when I told him about Robert's father passing "He was my friend." Robert was my friend and will be missed. Mrs. Watts, my heart aches and my prayers are for you in this time of grief.
Tim and Brenda Bozeman
June 11, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Robert was one in a million, and we were greatful to have known him.
Greg Pagans
June 11, 2007
There isn't enough space to tell great things about Robert Watts. As an employee of his from 1979 to 1981 I learned things from Robert with regard to serving customers and business that I use every day in my career. Robert was a kind and generous man, and I will always have the greatest memories of him and DQ. We love you, Robert.
Marsha West Turner
June 11, 2007
Mrs. Watts, I remember the good times on Bristol Blvd. growing up with Robert and even then he was always willing to help out the neighbors in any way he could. He was a GREAT man and he will be missed. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Stephen Holder
June 11, 2007
A wonderful man who will be missed. My heart goes out to his mother and to the people of Clinton for the loss of such a wonderful man.
Scott Wilson
June 11, 2007
There are no words that can truly express the loss that so many of us feel today. You gave so much to so many. You were the best friend a person could ever have. You are truly missed.
Pete & Linda Tyer
June 11, 2007
Robert was a wonderful man. He always went out of his way to help everyone in the Clinton Community. He will be missed. May God comfort you in this time of loss.
Jeannine DeLashmet
June 11, 2007
This is such a huge loss. Robert will be long-remembered as a dear friend to so many.
Jeannine DeLashmet Anderson
Toby Anderson
John I. deLashmet Jr
Eleanor
June 11, 2007
Thinking of you, Katherine, in the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Phillips Blakeslee
June 11, 2007
I fondly remember Robert from our high school days at Provine. He loved the band and always had a big smile for everyone. Later, we remained friends as I would occasionally stop by to see him while visiting my family in Clinton.
His generous nature was well-known and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sonny Weathersby
June 11, 2007
I remember the good times we had in the days of Watt's Grocery on Porter Street. Robert was always one of the good guys who worked his way up by his own shoestrings and always was looking for a way to give back. There are few like him anymore. I am glad I had a chance to know him and will always be thankful for Mr. and Mrs. Watts. May God bless you as you go through this trying time.
Louis Fuselier, Jr.
June 11, 2007
Robert was the kindest person I ever met. He was like a brother to my wife Marilyn Patterson Fuselier and an Uncle to my son Will. Robert will be sincerely missed by all of us.
Bill Patterson
June 11, 2007
Robert was always a man I respected for his kindness and compassion. He was a great friend of my family and my mother thought of him as one of her closest friends. I will miss him.
Greg Poore
June 11, 2007
Clinton's loss is Heaven's gain. Robert was, without a doubt, one of the most generous people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I, as many other Clintonians, have known Robert for over 30 years. His DQ was just a great place to go and visit with friends while you ate. It just won't be the same going in there and not seeing Robert behind the counter. He always went out of his way to say "hello" everytime my family and I came in. May God bless the Watts family and friends in their time of loss.
Cindy Benson
June 11, 2007
We all mourn the loss of Robert. May God be with you in this time.
Lee Ann Myrick-Holliday
June 11, 2007
Robert was a wonderful man and I'm glad he was my friend. My thoughts are with you.
ken gardner
June 11, 2007
I was shocked to read of the death of this good man. The nearby Clinton church of Christ had an arrangement with Robert. When hungry people came by for help, we would send them to the Dairy Queen and have their bill charged to our account. Many times when I would go by to pay our bill, Robert would not accept any money. I will miss him. Ken Gardner
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