GASTON – William R. Watts, 77, was born July 17, 1942 in Gaston, SC and passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was a son of the late Hortence G. Mellette and Homer T. Watts.
Mr. Watts was a member of Emmanuel Community Church in Springfield, SC. He was a self-employed welder and an avid hunter.
He is survived by his daughter, Terrie Bayles of Cleveland, TN; three sons, Chris Watts of Gaston, Joe Watts of Swansea and Jeremy Courtney of Norfolk, VA; sister, Janice Boldt of Gaston and brother, Earl Watts of Gaston. He was predeceased by his brother, O. T. Watts.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Watts Family Cemetery, 1115 Busbee Road, Gaston.