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Gary Watts Obituary

Gary L. Watts ELGIN - A service to celebrate the life of Gary L. Watts, 79, of Elgin, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Park Street Baptist Church, 2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. Mr. Watts passed away Monday August 29, 2016, at NHC of Lexington. He was born in Tennessee and was the son of the late Jane McCloud Watts. Mr. Watts retired from Dupont and was the current owner of What-A-Burger of West Columbia. He spent 6 years in Indonesia establishing plants and also worked as a consultant with Mobile Process Technologies. He served as the past president of the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Park Street Baptist Church where he had formerly served as a deacon. Mr. Watts is survived by his loving wife, Jeannie Watts; children, Jane Watts, Gary L. Watts, Jr., grandchildren, Taylor (Kristal) Watts, great-grandchildren, Breyligh, Gage Patrick Watts; sister, Sandra Jane (Joe) Wilson; nieces, Debbie Martin and Holley Thompson, and nephew Scott Wilson; children, Kwon (Beth) Thomas Miller and Kimberlea (Keith) Oiler; grandchildren, Tristen and Gabriel Miller and Austin Oiler; four-legged companions, Choco and Sam; and many friends and family at his church. Please sign the online guest book at www.moseleyfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The State on Sep. 1, 2016.

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Michael Kelly

September 13, 2016

Just learned of Gary's passing. I worked with Gary for several years and traveled with him on international business. A wonderful Christian man, colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Richard Cooper Jr

September 11, 2016

I was sad to hear of Mr Gary Watts passing. I always enjoyed my trips to What a Burger. Mr Gary made you feel right at home. He had a good heart and was a friendly man. my prayers are with Ms Jeannie and the rest of the Family.

Mickey Hammond

September 2, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.Iam so sorry to hear that Mr. Gary has passed. Our love and support will always be here for you. Mickey & Judy Hammond, Chad & River.

Barbara Watts

September 2, 2016

I will miss seeing my daddy every day.

OK Chong

September 1, 2016

On my knee working deep for you out of grate love and prayer. I owe my living to you.

Gary Shipley

September 1, 2016

So proud you were a Shipley and a Pickering. Rest in piece.

Power Berger

September 1, 2016

Deepest condolences to Gary's four children. Sending prayers to all of you.

Gene and Kaye Allen

September 1, 2016

Our deepest condolences to Jeannie and the entire Watts family. Gary and I worked closely together for several years at DuPont's May Plant in Lugoff. Needless to say, I was bowled over when I saw his obituary in today's STATE newspaper. Previously scheduled appointments precluded our attending the services. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

We hope that we can have a direct communication with Jeannie. Know that you are in our prayers.

DEBBIE and AUSTIN MARTIN

September 1, 2016

Aunt Jeannie and Jane, My thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday. Uncle Gary will be missed by so many, he was a wonderful and caring person whom I loved dearly. God Bless you and the family. Love to all.

Dave and Melody Kreiling

September 1, 2016

Jane,
We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family especially in this time of need. May the good lord watch over each and every one of you.
With love,
Dave and Melody

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