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ARTHUR MOORE, 86
Ocala - Arthur Moore Watts, 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 27, 2017, at The Legacy House in Ocala.
Art was born in New Union, Arkansas to George and Lula Watts on December 4, 1931. He graduated high school in Strong, Arkansas. Art joined the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Korean War. He received several medals for his service and was proud to be a veteran. Art worked in engineering for Martin Marietta in Orlando before becoming the first Facilities Manager in Orange County, Florida's history. Art retired from his position within the County Government after 23 years of service and moved to Ocala where he resided until his death. As an accomplished artist, he was involved in many art clubs throughout the greater Ocala area. Art won several awards over the years from various art competitions. His legacy lives on through his artwork, which can be found scattered throughout the state in government buildings, doctors' offices, law firms, and private residences.
Art is preceded in death by his father, George; mother, Lula; sister, Elizabeth; daughter, Lisa; and grandson, John.
Art is survived by his sister, Martha; son, Kenneth and wife, Marie; son, Matthew and wife, Danielle; grandchildren, Tyler, Noah, Jack, Brooke, and Ryan; and close friend, Jennifer.
The family of Art wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the hospice staff at The Legacy House for allowing our father to pass comfortably and with dignity.
Celebration of life services will be held January 13, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 11250 S.W. 93rd Court Road, Ocala FL, 34481.
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James Milleson
May 31, 2018
We just recently learned about Art's passing and wanted to send our condolences to his family. We knew Art well through his sister (my step-mother) Liz. Art was a wonderful and caring brother and a very good man. We will miss Art greatly. Please know that Art was a vital and important part of our lives.
Gina Feeback
January 13, 2018
So sorry to here about art's passing he was a very nice person I used to do house cleaning for him a few years ago he was very generous with his paintings and loved to talk about his time in the service...God Bless you Art rest in peace old friend.
Tiffany Vanlue
January 10, 2018
RIP to a wonderful one.. Cherish your memories as I will, know he is with you all. Prayers and hugs too.
God Bless Tiffany and crew
Marlyn Barbour
January 10, 2018
My deepest sympathy as I remember Art as a good neighbor and friend in OTOW for many years.
January 8, 2018
From my home in Memphis, TN, my prayers and blessings enfold Arthur Moore and all who gather to honor his life and the wholesomeness he brought to our lives and to the world. He
was something special to you. He was my friend and classmate. He and I played basketball and football (leather helmets in those days) and graduated from Strong High School nearly seventy years ago as "The 49ers." We started college together but he was soon off to war in the Korean "Conflict," It was decades before we bothretired after tasting much of life, and
met up again on my trips to visit my son and his family in Ocala. On those visits I soadmired his mastery in bringing his love of God's Creation to such vibrant life on canvasses that will surelygrow as treasures as time goes by. My love to you all...and my joy that you and Arthur Moore had overlapping "life circles." We will miss seeing him on this side, but let's be comforted in knowing there's Another Side where God's life never skips a beat, where Earth-birthed love never fades,and where we abide in joy divine--and it in us. Be blessed there, my friend!
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