James "J.D." David Watts

James David Watts, affectionately known to family and friends as “J.D.” passed away on September 10, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS., at the age of 76.

J.D. a lifelong Mississippian was born on September 2, 1949, he later moved to the coast and was employed by the Biloxi VA hospital for over 34 years until his retirement. He was a faithful Christian and attended the Refuge Independent Baptist Church in Ocean Springs.

He loved spending time with family and friends, reading his bible, fishing and looking for antiques.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Margie Dee Watts; his children, Grace Watts of Ocean Springs, MS., and Janice and Martin Ross of Vancleave, MS.; his grandchildren, Ashlynn and Caleb Cantrell of Gulfport, MS and Taylor and Tony Goff of Sherwood OR.; his great grandchildren, Teigen Goff and Elowyn Cantrell; brother, Mark Watts of Fairhope, AL., his sister, Tammy (Alen) Roberts, Janlynn (Walley) Cole, all of Mobile, AL; sister-in-law, Katherine Breakfield, Joyce Fulton, Diane Hardy; brother-in-law, Darrell Fulton; and special friends, Shirley and Andrew.

J.D. was preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace Watts.

A visitation for friends and family will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service with Bro. Daniel Clark officiating, at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., in West Jackson County. Interment will follow in Swetman Cemetery, D’Iberville, MS.

. The Riemann Family Funeral Home in West Jackson County is proud to serve the Watts family.

Memories and condolences can be shared with his family by visiting www.riemannfamily.com

                                   The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

                       He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

                                           for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

                                               I will fear no evil for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

                               Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil;

                                              my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

                                                        and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.                               Twenty-Third Psalm