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1944
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2024
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James Watts Obituary
November 18, 1944 - October 19, 2024
James Edward Watts, 79, of Stuarts Draft, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his home.
James was born in Augusta County to Marie (Bayne) and Woodrow W. Watts on November 18, 1944. James was a longtime resident of Stuarts Draft, and worked for over 20 years at McKee Foods. James loved his family, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed any activity that got him outside, including hunting, fishing, working outdoors, and especially driving his dune buggy.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy M. Watts; a daughter, Rebecca Edwards; a sister, Doris Jean Morris; and a nephew.
James is survived by his sons, Keith Watts and Tammy Cowgill of Stuarts Draft, and Richard Watts and wife Tammy Nutty of Staunton. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mackenzie Watts, Brooke Edwards, Jacob Watts and Rachel Watts; a sister, Mary Ann Hodges; his lifelong friend, Roger Bartley; as well as one niece, four nephews; and his canine sidekick, Brownie.
A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., at Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
The family wishes to offer a special thanks to James' caregivers, Melissa Kesterson, Barbara Thompson, Jasmine Kesterson, Russell Lowery, Becca Lowery and Melissa Perry for their constant care and companionship. The family would also like to thank Hospice of the Shenandoah for their expertise and assistance in caring for James.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
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