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Michael Watts Obituary
August 7, 1951 - August 15, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Michael "Mickey" Gene Watts, 73, husband of Debra "Debbie" Gibson Watts, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born in Hodgenville, KY on August 7, 1951, to the late Erma Dean Davis and Billy Watts.
Besides his wife, Debbie, those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Casey (Kim) Watts, Travis (Lisa) Watts; brother, Freddy Watts; grandchildren, Cody Watts, Quinton Watts, Carson Watts, Mattie Renfro, Lily Watts, Alayna Watts, Nolan Watts; great grandson, Percival Watts; brother-in-law, Coy Gibson and sister-in-law, Vicky Gibson
In addition to his parents, Mickey is preceded in death by his son, Brandon Watts; and infant brother, Sammy.
Mickey was a 1969 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. He was a member of the 1967 and 1968 state runner up E-Town football teams. He loved playing shortstop for Little League Baseball, and was an avid golfer.
Mickey began working as a lineman for GTE in 1971. Later in his career, he spent eleven years as a technical instructor traveling extensively throughout the US. He retired from Verizon after 30 years.
After his retirement from Verizon he worked several years for Triple D Communications as a QA Inspector.
Of all his accomplishments, Mickey was most proud of his family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s. www.clarklegacycenter.com
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Matthew Greene
August 21, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear of Mickey's passing. I knew Mickey on a professional level from CWA Local 3372 as an instructor and inspector of outside plant phone operations. Mickey was the instructor who certified me in pole climbing nearly 26 years ago. You could count on him to inspect your jobs and offer feedback to make sure it was right. He had a friendly nature in doing so and I always liked him. He will be missed by all he worked with and those he helped along the way. May God bless the Watts family.
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Rick Reed
August 21, 2024
So sorry to hear this Mickey was a great guy. He will be missed.
Randy True
August 21, 2024
Mickey was a great friend and coworker. He will be Greatly missed.
Praying for the family during this difficult time
Sharon Beard Collins
August 19, 2024
Mickey´s mother, and later his grandmother Lily babysat me all my growing up years. Mickey and Freddy were an almost daily part of those years. I am so sorry, and very sad to learn of his passing.
Glenn Petersen
August 19, 2024
I lived next to Lily and Jack Davis on Lee Road as a boy. I remember both Mickey and Freddie and the fun we had as kids. Mickey´s dad was one of a kind and his mother was a saint. I am saddened at his passing and shall remember the family in my prayers.
Marietta Ricketts
August 19, 2024
I am so very sad and sorry to learn of Mickeys passing. So many wonderful memories flood my mind. What a special person he was. Please know I am thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Much love.
Jesse Vertrees
August 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of growing up with Mickey.
Carolyn Nichols
August 17, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nicki Clark
August 17, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of Mickey´s passing. Please know the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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