John Gregory Watts Jr.

John Gregory Watts Jr. obituary, South Bend, IN

John Gregory Watts Jr.

John Watts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel - Buchanan on Oct. 14, 2025.

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John Gregory Watts, Jr., 31, of Buchanan, MI passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home. He was born February 17, 1994 in la Crosse, WI to Deborah Jean (Nason) Watts and John Gregory Watts, Sr.
John is survived by his mother, Deborah Watts; uncle, Eugene Nason; as well as several cousins. He is preceded by his father, John Sr.; and grandparents, Laura and Eugene Nason, Sr.
John enjoyed playing online video games and loved to write. He was an incredible storyteller and used that talent to create comic books. John was kind-hearted and loved his cat, Stormy, and dogs, Jessie and James, dearly.
Cremation will take place and a private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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