Jack H. Watts, age 77 passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence in Kokomo, MS. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and was a veteran serving in the US Marine Corp and the Army National Guard. Jack worked with Pearl River Valley Electric, and the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission. In 1980, he was hired by Exxon-Mobile as an engineer. His work took him various places including La Barge, WY, Crane, TX, New Orleans, LA, and Mobile, AL. He retired after 20 years of employment. Jack was a member of Improve Baptist Church.
Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Watts; parents, Robert Watts and Sue May Watts; and brother, Bob Watts. He is survived by his wife, Mickey Watts of Biloxi, MS; two daughters, Jacquelyne Barnett (Tommy) of Biloxi, and Angel Reagan (Joey) of Kokomo; a son, Sean Watts (Tamra) of Diamondhead, MS; a sister, Margaret Polk (Johnny) of Columbia, MS; eight grandchildren, Dylan Reid (Shelby), Preslee Reid Ball (Trevor), Kylan Reagan, Jaycee Reagan, Ruthie Kay Barnett, Jule Barnett, Josie Barnes (Garrett), and Jackson Reagan; four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Improve Baptist Church where family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time. Reverend Valton Douglas and Reverend Darel Daniels will preside over services and interment will follow at Improve Baptist Church Cemetery.