Alva Lee "Al" Watts

He was the son of the late Bradford Bruce Watts and Annie Rogers Watts and was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters: Lila Mae "Judy" Watts Newell, Richard Watts, John Roland “J.R.” Watts, Hannah Watts Byrd, Bruce Watts, Joyce Watts Mathis, Olive Watts Jarrell, Oscar Rudolph Watts, and Nellie Watts Schmidt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Alberta Crase Watts, who never stopped taking care of him; his daughter Belinda Watts Fisscher, her husband Rolf Fisscher; his son Bradford Lee Watts, his wife Julie Foley Watts; five grandchildren, Rachel Fisscher Bohannon, Olivia Fisscher, Benjamin Watts, Margaret Watts, and Elise Watts; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Bohannon and Matthew Bohannon.

Al served 23 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a Master Chief Boatswain's Mate. He was a true jack-of-all trades who could fix or build anything he set his mind to. He used that gift to help many people, always striving to be generous and reasonable, and never shying away from hard work.

He was a member of College Acres Baptist Church and also attended Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Al was a wonderful father, grandfather, and a friend and helper to many. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting, fishing, golfing, and working. He also loved music and often spent time playing his guitar, banjo, piano, or organ.

He will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412.

Funeral Service will start at 11:00 am in the Coble Chapel. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.

Condolences to the family may be sent to www.coblegreenlawn.com

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at lifecare.org.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.