Johnny Ray Watts, a resident of Colyell, LA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 85. He is survived by 2 daughters, Gwen Averett (Adam), and Delores “Dee Dee” Watts (Deano); son, Tinker Watts (Sandra); grandchildren, Lil Adam Averett (Jeanne), Brittany Milton (Trey), Amelia Bird (Michael), Olivia Rand (Damon), Chelsea LeBlanc (Kacey), Hunter Averett (Alyssa) and Jordan Watts (Emily); 20 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Winnie Wheat, Lila Newsom, Rodell Wheat; He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Wheat Watts, parents, Leslie and Myrth McCon Watts; brothers, infant Carlton Watts, Calton Watts; father and mother-in-law, George and Ollie Wagner Wheat; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Newman Wheat, Monroe and Irene Wheat, Earl Wheat, Wilburn Wheat, J.C. Newsom and Joyce and Isaiah “Bear” Taylor. Services for Johnny Ray will be on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Colyell Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9 am until Funeral Service at noon. Burial to follow in Colyell Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Lil Adam Averett, Hunter Averett, Jordan Watts, Trey Milton, Damon Rand, Kacey LeBlanc, and Jeff Newsom. Special thanks to Heritage Healthcare nurses and staff.
