Charles Edward Watts Sr.
May 27, 1935 - April 10, 2021
Fort Worth, Texas - Charles Edward Watts Sr a retired FWISD Band Director put on incorruption Saturday April 10, 2021
CELEBRATION OF A LIFE WELL LIVED: 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Christian Church, 6450 S State Hwy 360, Grand Prairie.
Survivors: Son, Charles Jr. (Angie); daughter, Kim Watts; brother, Harry Watts (Dorothy); grandchildren, Charles Watts III, Janel Watts, and Nicholas Watts; great grandchild, Brendon Edward Watts; niece, Lisa Watts-Lowis and her children; Elesia and Chris.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 16, 2021.

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Audrey Prince

April 7, 2022

You will not be forgotten!

Mirielle Collins

December 9, 2021

His nickname for me was "skinny". Haha! I miss that nickname. May he Rest In Peace

Baker Funeral Home Historic Baker Funeral Home Inc.

December 8, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Retha Collins Anderson Crowder

November 19, 2021

Mr. Charles Watts, his brother and I, were in the band together at I. M. Terrell High School. Both of them were among the best of the best. Both were well loved by myself and the other Terrell students. RIP Charles

Gilbert R Bolden jr C/O 73 DHS!

May 10, 2021

God bless the Watts family! Mr. Watts and my band director Mr Charles L Scott are in heaven together. So rest on Mr Watts!

Chris Benavides

April 25, 2021

Mr Watts changed the way I appreciate music. He made me better and for that I will forever be grateful. Thank you Mr. Watts and thank you to his family for sharing him with us.
Chris Benavides
Class of 92

MARILYN FERRELL

April 19, 2021

FROM MARILYN J. FERRELL, THANK YOU "MR. CHARLES E WATTS, SR. FOR BEING SUCH STRENGTH AND CARING FOR & TO ALL OF YOUR STUDENTS AND BEING SUCH A GREAT EXAMPLE TO US ALL. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE ADVICE AS YOUR "HEAD MAJORETTE ", YOU GAVE US ROOM TO CREATE AND YOUR ADVICE TO ME WAS "NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO MAKE IT SASSY, BUT, KEEP IT CLASSY ". I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE AND YOU TEACHING ME HOW TO PLAY THE FLUTE AND ALTO SAXOPHONE. AND WE CONTINUED TO KEEP IN TOUCH FORTY YEARS LATER. YOU ARE LEGENDARY! GONE, BUT, NEVER FORGOTTEN ! REST-IN-PEACE
MARILYN FERRELL
I.M.TERRELL'S HEAD MAJORETTE
CLASS OF 1973
"THE LAST CLASS"

Sally Hall Barker

April 18, 2021

Mr Watts touched so many young lives and left our world a better place from a life well lived. He was an excellent neighbor and also a great music teacher for my son. Kim & Charles I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you can take some comfort in knowing he’s at peace and in a better place.

JOSE ROSA

April 17, 2021

Prayers for the Watt's family

Abbie Sue Woods Stallworth

April 17, 2021

Mr. Watts was a very caring and outstanding person as well as a wonderfully gifted band director. He inspired band students as well as none band students with a desire to be the best. When seeing him in recent years he would always greet you with a smile, call you by name and share something inspirational with you. If you knew him you loved him. I know God has smiled and welcomed him home with open arms. Rest In Peace Mr. Watts and know that you are loved and will be missed.

ROCHELLE R STRONG

April 17, 2021

I wasn't in band, however Mr. Watts would talk words of wisdom to the non band students. I loved talking with him for those short periods of time throughout my high school years. What a wonderful person.

Rochelle Milton-Strong
Class of 87

Jo Ann Cavitt Coleman

April 17, 2021

Respected and loved by those who knew him, Mr. Watts will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Jo Ann Cavitt

Audrey Prince

April 16, 2021

The only band director I ever had! Thanks for the memories. I'm happy that you were out & about, over the past few years & we were able to visit. I'm sure that heaven had a host of people waiting, with open arms. See you on the other side.

Kim (Walker) Troxell

April 16, 2021

Mr Watts was such a huge inspiration to so many students - I was at EHHS from ‘75-‘77 played flute and piccolo (Marching & Symphonic Band). Most memories of those HS days were of band - (Math English Science and History - all took back a seat to what we learned being in the band hall and all of the contests - football games and concert performances) and our mentor Mr Watts was always there guiding us through each of these events.
We loved him as our teacher and friend.
My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jerry Hallbert

April 16, 2021

Thank you for the many life lessons. Rest well, Sir. You were an inspiration to many and will be dearly missed.

Ken Bridges

April 16, 2021

Prayers going out to the Watts Family.
Mr. Watts was an Awesome Teacher growing up.
R.I.P.
❤❤

Jerry Crownover

April 16, 2021

I had played in the band under Mr. Watts at I.M.Terrell Jr.High I just wasn’t as good as his main band but his leadership was great, beautiful personality

Donnie Davis

April 16, 2021

My favorite Teacher was My band director Charles Watts. I knew Him before I came to I.M.Terrell , when I was at G.W.Carver elementary. I know Harry Watts also. My condolences to the entire Watts Family for Your loss. The city of Fort Worth lost a Great Man. I lost a Good Friend and mentor.

Rosemary & James Alexander

April 16, 2021

When my mother passed away in 1985, Mr. Watts told me that we had not just lost a pillar of the community but we’d lost an institution. I can say the same thing now. We didn’t just lose a giant in the music community but we’ve lost an institution. My condolences go out to the family along with my prayers.

Brian McKenney

April 16, 2021

Thank you Mr Watts. You showed us what it meant to love music, to love life. Your passion and spirit were a power and beauty to behold. We are eternally grateful for all you taught us. Rest In Peace.

Douglas Spellman

April 16, 2021

One of the greatest Band Directors in the history of the Fort Worth ISD . The Old Gold and Blue, I.M. Terrell.

Eddie Bowers

April 16, 2021

This man touched so many lives through band directing, but he was so much more than that to his “band kids”. He taught us by words and action about being a good person and being your best. The gift he gave us lasted well beyond our years in school. To our friends and family who never met him, he is a legend. They heard the stories. They know the love and respect we continue to have for him. They also probably heard some of his often-used sayings without knowing where they came from. His legacy lives through us and even beyond us. I will always love Mr. Watts and cherish my memories.

To his family my condolences. Our loss is I’m sure small compared to yours. He is loved.

Florida Collins Ward

April 16, 2021

Will always remember, Mr. Watts. My band teacher from 1963 to 1965. My son's teacher at EHHS.

Baker Funeral Home

April 16, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

wanda Session-Perry

April 15, 2021

A outstanding Band Director and teacher. So thankful what he did for me and advice me to follow music and i did, i minor in music ,teaching and choir director at church. Great memories of him,Class of 68-Dum majorette.
Surprise to see him in a different suit, always wore black suit, white shirt, black tie and shoes. that was the class joke and standing back in those legs. Now, go director the angels in heaven! Truly missed, love and God bless. RIP.