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Lois James Watts

1927 - 2018

Lois James Watts obituary, 1927-2018, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home - Milwaukee

5665 N Teutonia Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lois Watts Obituary

Watts, Lois James Entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 28, 2018, age 91 years. Devoted husband of 70 years to the late Joyce (nee Walker) Watts. Beloved father survived by Gloria, Patricia, Lorraine, Gary, Jeffery (late Paulette), Kevin and Michelle Watts; Camille Rose; Thelma (Kenneth) Biglow, Beverly (Duane) Wray, Renee (Charles) Rodgers; son-in-law Radolph Matthews (late Sherry); Big Daddy to 124 grand, great grands and great great grandchildren. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Mittie Watts; brothers, Clarence, Earl, Wade and J.C.,Sr; sisters, Lula, Mattie and Edna; sons, Jerome and Robert Watts; and daughter Sherry Matthews. Memorial visitation at Reid's Golden Gate Funeral Home Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4-7 PM. Homegoing Celebration at Ebenezer COGIC, 3132 N. MLK, Dr., Milw, WI Saturday, August 4, 2018; Visitation 10-11AM; Funeral service to follow at 11AM (no final viewing). Interment Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 2, 2018.

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peggy crape

July 25, 2024

Although I did not know Mr. Watts personally I do Know two of his daughters who are exceptional females, so I know you must have been an exceptional father and role model! I'm sure your family misses you immensely, rest in the Masters arms.

Tim Norris

April 23, 2020

A truly wonderful man, and a guiding light for many who knew him. Lois and Joyce were loving and honest and thoroughly decent people, tremendous parents and generous friends. I was grateful to know them.

Cleaster Jackson

December 23, 2018

Hello family and friends of Mr Watts. Im here visiting my 89 year old mom in Milwaukee. My father and your dad Thermon Jones were like brothers. Last time I saw him was at Dads funeral. I also went to school with Robert. (Always had a big crush on him, but felt he was more like my cousin and I was flat chested at the time.). Your father was like my real uncle and him and my Dad hung out Alot. Mr Watts loved eating at our house and we loved hearing his voice and interesting stories. I am in town and sorry I missed his homegoing. If you like to call 937-830-0680... Cle. (Cleaster) Thermons second oldest. I loved Mr Watts. I know our parents are together somewhere in heaven.

Latache Dancer

August 12, 2018

Praying for Watts family each day

Brenda Ransaw Torrence

August 7, 2018

I have known the Watts family since I was 12. Mr. Watts always had a story to tell me and my sisters. Always had us all laughing. Now you are at peace no more suffering.

Marty Schreiber

August 4, 2018

A wonderful friend and blessing to my parents Martin and Emeline Schreiber. Neighbors, just a block away from the Watts family home. Kind, caring, helpful. We are blessed to have had Lois in our lives. We are grateful to the Watts family for their continued friendship, kindness, and caring. Thank you, God, for Lois and his family.

Kenny, Denise & David MitchellMitchell & Polk

August 3, 2018

Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayer's

Darlene Powell-Hampton

August 3, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

peggy

August 2, 2018

my prayers and heartfelt condolencesgo out to the entire family during this sad time.....keeping you lifted up!

August 2, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father. My prayers are with the family!! Pat Saffold - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lisa (Renee) (Matthews) Kendrick

July 31, 2018

Mr.Watts was a great man, boy did he have jokes, growing up around him and the family was always an adventure. Rest in peace Mr. Watts!!!

Dennis Sanders

July 31, 2018

If you ever met Mr Watts you would never forget him. (My being from Arkansas) He goes Hay Dennis, what did Tennessee? Im not sure Mr. Watt what did Tennessee? He goes the same thing Arkansas. And he had a thousand jokes. Like that. Im so glad I had a chance to meet him, he was very strong man and I can see were the Watts family strength comes from. Sending my condolences to the family, He will surly be missed.

Bev Watts-Wray

July 31, 2018

A loving husband and father to 13 children... I'm proud to say I'm one of them. Bjww

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Aug

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home - Milwaukee

5665 N Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Aug

4

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ebenezer COGIC

3132 N. MLK, Dr., , Milw, WI

Aug

4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ebenezer COGIC

3132 N. MLK,, Milw, WI

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