He was born on July 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Childs and Margaret Kavanaugh Watts. John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Kueker Watts, brother, Thomas (Marcia) Watts, nephew James (Mary) Watts and faithful canine companion Stonewall.
John’s 54 years of teaching were spent sharing his love of history with the students of Kelly High School in the Chicago Public School System for 32 years. His remaining years were devoted to psychology at Brunswick Community College in Supply, NC
A private memorial service will be held due to the pandemic our country is facing. Janice requests that friends and family send her their favorite memory of John. They will be held in a memory book to be shared.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John’s name to: American Diabetes Association Research Foundation.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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