Gary Wayne Watts, age 66 of Knoxville. On March 15, 2022, God called Gary home. He was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Gary retired from Rice Automotive. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Edna Watts; brother, Alfred Watts; sister, Rebecca Brown. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Carla Watts; children, Chris (Christy) Watts, Shane (Paige) Watts and Brandi (Danny) Wooliver; grandchildren, Nick Jackson, Madison Watts, Payton Wooliver, Sophia Wooliver and Braxton Watts; great grandson, Andrew Jackson; brothers, Carroll, Harold, and Ronnie Watts and spouses; sister, Betty Griffin, special nephew, Gary Watts, several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at Weaver’s Chapel on Saturday from 5:00-7:00 pm with service to follow at 7:00 pm. Rev. David Knight officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a 2:00 pm interment. Memories are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com.
