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Allen Watts Obituary

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, REV. ALLEN WATTS, JR. entered into eternal rest. Viewing: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 11 A.M. Funeral beginning 1 P.M. at Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 8901 Jensen Dr., Houston, TX. Pastor Joe Fred Russell, Officiating. Interment: Golden Gate Cemetery, Houston, TX. Final arrangements entrusted to the caring professionals of: McDuffie's Mortuary, Inc. 115 W. Hamilton Houston, TX (713) 695-8400

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 24, 2009.

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Josh Kyner

August 13, 2009

To Chris and family,

The amazing man we all knew as Mr. Watts, dad, uncle, cousin, and friend has had a great impact on many lives directly and indirectly.. he will always live through our daily walks. God bless you all and forever (my extended family).

Canditha Davis

August 3, 2009

To the Watts Family,

Mr. Watts has left an amazing legacy behind with such wonderful children and his unwavering love for you, Ms. Juanita. He was at all times and in all ways...a class act. I will be praying for each of you in the days and weeks to come. I have set where you sit, and it is not easy, but God IS with you and I pray his PEACE upon you even now. Love you, Eric, Candi and Drew Davis

Chandra Powell

July 29, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will continue to pray for your family in this time of sorrow.

The Powell Family

July 29, 2009

This to my family i want you to know i to fell the lost of a very special man who was my uncle, but i want my familt to know keep your head up from which your help comes from he will handle the rest. your cousin Debra,Milton,DE

Daddy, Mama & Yvonne

July 28, 2009

Daddy's Surprise 69th Birthday Party Chris, Daddy, Arvis

July 28, 2009

Shannon Dearman

July 27, 2009

Bro. Watts' presence will surely be missed. In addition to his world class Bar-B-Q sauce, his fried chicken was the GREATEST! We are praying for you, we love each of you, and don't hesitate to let me know if there is anything we can do for you.

LaKeitha Hines

July 27, 2009

The Robert Hines family extends our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Rev Watts, the father of our dear friend and sister Arvis Hagger. We pray the family is strengthened and will come to rejoice in the homecoming of their beloved. We love you Arvis and family, our thoughts and prayers will are with you!

Daresha, Carrington and Anthony

July 27, 2009

To the Watts Family, I am very sorry about the passing of Papa (Mr. Allen Watts) but it is Heavens Gain. He will be truly missed by us all. He played a major role in our life as a grandfather and as a dad. I love you all and you will always be in my prayers. Remember that we will meet and see him again and he will always be in our heart.

Yekcira' Burnom

July 27, 2009

Our Prayers are continually with you & your family. Mr. Watts will be missed... His wierd since of humor, that he without a doubt passed on to Arvis, his good ole BBQ sause and his uncanny gift/ability to make salad out of any kind of meat... that above all things will stay with me as a charished memory. LOL!!! Keep his Love & Laughter in your memories.
May God continue to Keep & Bless you all.

Love,

Yekcira', Xander,Erik & the rest of the family...

Lataya Duren

July 27, 2009

My prayers are with the Watts family in their time of loss!! Mr. Watts was a wonderful person and I will miss him. I know he is in a better place. Watts' family be encouraged!!

Love you,
Lataya Duren

Tanya Troy

July 27, 2009

To Arvis and the Watts family:
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father and loved one, Allen Watts Jr. May you find comfort in each other, together in the Lord, as you move through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Illa Atkins

July 27, 2009

To Sis Watts and family may God continue to keep you and your family,I will keep you in my prayes.

Kay Brown-Richardson

July 26, 2009

Sis.Juanita and family may God comfort and be with you,I was not able to be there to celebrate in the home going but my throughts and prayers are with you.

July 25, 2009

To my dear sister Juanita,
My prayers are with you, and will always be with you. I want you to know that God will always be there His comfort won't stop today & sometimes He is the only one you will be able to call. I know. But you was always there for me & I will be there for you know that you can call anytime of day or night.
A Friend Always, Bertha (Lee)

Vera Coleman-Foreman

July 24, 2009

Dear Watts family, on behalf of my family and myself, it is our prayer that the Holy Spirit do what He was sent here to do, minister to your hearts, comfort you and give you peace. May our heavenly Father continue to keep you in His warm embrace! God Bless!

Woodrow Atkins

July 24, 2009

For I recon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the GLORY which shall revealed in us.Romans 8:18.

The best is yet to come !! Praying for you and the rest of your family.

July 24, 2009

God promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us. May God continue to pour His love and Blessing upon Minister Watts family.

All to Him I Owe!
Minister Samuel E. Badger

Cullen Missionary Baptist Church

Eleanor Phillips

July 24, 2009

May God bless and keep you close at this time.Juanita, thank you for the Greater Jerusalem memories.

Bracy Lovelady

July 24, 2009

God bless the Watts family in this sad time. Brother Watts was a great and loving neighbor to us while we were growing up.I enjoyed his sweet spirit and wonderful conversations. God is ABLE.The entire Lovelady family.

Phyllis Sims

July 24, 2009

"He who swells in the shelter of the most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty". We know that Allen is
resting and Happy Place. May God Bless
and take care of you all. We will miss
Allen at Greater Jerusalem. Love you all.

Twyla Carriere

July 24, 2009

Yvonne and Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time in your life. With sincere sympathy.

Charles Monette

July 24, 2009

Hold on to the faith that you have displayed throughout all of the years I have known you, and know that God will see you through these times. I love you all and pray that this too shall pass.

July 24, 2009

May God's love comfort you and the Family during this time of bereavement. Minister Watts will be greatly missed @ Greater Jerusalem,however, God saw fit to retrieve one of his Warriors


Love, Walter @ Opal Gibson
Humble, Tx

Aubrey Green

July 24, 2009

May God keep you in his loving arms during this difficult time.

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