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Charles Watts Obituary

Charles Kendrick Watts died Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born August 19, 1952, in Franklinton, LA, and resided in Baton Rouge all his adult life. Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Etheridge Watts; daughter, Rev. Marion Watts Brown and husband, Rev. Nathan Brown; son, Charles Kendrick Watts, Jr.; two grandchildren, Harrison Charles Brown and Clara Ann Brown; sister, Pamela Watts Rudnicki and brother, Richard W. Watts. Charles was preceded in death by his grandchild, Caroline Louise Brown, parents, France W. Watts, Jr. and Elizabeth Ott Watts; brother, France W. Watts, III and sister, Susan Watts Richardson. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1973 where he was a member of the Centenary College Choir, Charles enrolled in the LSU School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1976. Charles practiced law in Baton Rouge his entire career and was a partner in the law firm of Seale, Smith, Zuber & Barnette. In addition to his bar memberships, he was a member of the Louisiana Land Title Association, Louisiana Bankers Association and the American Land Title Association. An active member of Blackwater United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, he served on numerous boards and committees locally and statewide. He was a 33rd degree mason and was a member of St. James Lodge #47 F&AM and was a member of the various Scottish Rite bodies. Visitation will be at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, Central, LA, Friday, April 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm until masonic services at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 9:00 am until religious services at 11:00 am. Graveside services will follow at the Ott Family Cemetery in Mt. Hermon, LA at 3:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard W. Watts, Charles Kendrick Watts, Jr., Nathan C. Brown, John W. Watts, Chris B. Watts, Russell L. Richardson, Thomas O. Richardson, Robert W. Rudnicki, and James W. Rudnicki. Memorial donations may be made to the general fund of Blackwater United Methodist Church or The Greater Baton Rouge Area Food Bank.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 8 to Apr. 11, 2015.

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Linda Lewis

April 2, 2020

Paula I know you are still hurting but as time go by each day gets easier to bear.

Charles J. Nunez

April 13, 2015

Mrs. Charles K. Watts & Family:

I wanted to express my sincere condolences to you and all of Charles' family members at this sad time.

Charles and I worked out a reciprocity arrangement back in the mid - 1990's for him to attend court hearings and sheriff's sales in East Baton Rouge Parish for me. Likewise, he asked that I handle similar matters in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes for him and later, other members of his firm.

This arrangement has been in place for perhaps twenty years. Charles and I talked very frequently for several years on almost a weekly basis. I met him a couple of times when he came to New Orleans.

Charles was a good man with a good heart and a very fine attorney.

All of us are diminished by the passing of such a man. May God bless all of you.

Alicia Vidaurreta

April 13, 2015

Paula, my heart, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Littles

April 10, 2015

Mrs. Paula, I pray God's richest blessings on your life. I pray his love surrounds you during this time in your life. Remember, The SON is ALWAYS shining!

April 10, 2015

The Congregation and Staff of First Christian Church in Hopkinsville KY have you in our prayers.

April 10, 2015

Paula, Jeff and I are heartbroken to hear this. Wish we were there. What wonderful memories he leaves. I was thinking about you all just the other day and smiling at some of those memories. We love you. You are all in our prayers. Mary H.

Sam and Gail Oturu

April 10, 2015

We offer condolences and prayers for God's strength and care during this difficult time. The Oturus

Chuck Simmons

April 10, 2015

A gifted, charming and faithful man and friend from childhood that touched many hearts and lives. Sad for family but glad he is whole and healed and reunited with the Watts above. I celebrate his life and pray for those left in grief.

April 10, 2015

Paula
Was so sorry to hear about Charles. Love & prayers. Jackie Morgan Newman

April 10, 2015

You and your family are in my prayers. Charles was such a wonderful person. I always enjoyed chatting with him. Love Linda Lewis

April 9, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Nancy and Alex Shaw, Hopkinsville, Ky.

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Charles was a wonderful man. Wishing you peace .
Julie Good
Phoenix,AZ

Willie & Larae Johnson

April 9, 2015

May God's radiant love and peace surround you all during your time of sorrow.

Donna Lee

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with y'all - I will always have such fond memories of Mr. Charles!

April 9, 2015

Ms. Paula and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Lisa Jones Mire & family

Janice Deweese

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May God surround you with his Love.
Janice Deweese

Annette Fleming

April 9, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

George Schwebel

April 9, 2015

Paula , With deep sorrow I pray for you and the family . Charles was a dear friend and I know he will be missed . You Marion and Kendrick are in my heart and prayers .

Jim/Sandy Cunningham

April 9, 2015

With our love and prayers. May God grant you His peace.

Bev Varnado

April 9, 2015

Paula, Don and I are so saddened to learn of Charles' passing. We did not see him often but enjoyed our occasional meetings at Calvin's. You, your children and Pam and Richard are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's presence and comfort during this sad time.

April 9, 2015

Paula, Minos and I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. I think of you every day when I go to WFC and was concerned that since I have not seen you there in the last couple of weeks.

Butch and Rev. Deb Washer

April 8, 2015

Paula, Marion, and Kendrick, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Your family meant a lot to us during our years a Blackwater UMC.

Richard, so sorry to hear about your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family.

John Wright

April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Nelson Pace

Mary Ray

April 8, 2015

Paula and family-we are so sorry to hear about Charles. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

Mike Aaron

April 8, 2015

Paula,
I am so sorry for your loss. I used to see Charlie occasionally at the courthouse. I know it's been many years since I've seen you. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Lynnette Peters

April 8, 2015

My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Watts' family. I know you will miss him greatly as will I. I had the utmost respect for him as a husband, father and attorney. It was my pleasure to know and work with him all these years.

Carol Lumpkin Aldridge

April 8, 2015

Paula-you and your family are in my prayers for serenity and peace during this heartbreaking time.

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