J.L. (Joe) Watts

January 20, 2012

J.L. (Joe) Watts was called home to be with his heavenly Father on January 19, 2012. He was born to Joseph L. and Annie Watts on March 17, 1920, in Century.

He is preceded in death by brothers Howard and Heron, sisters Olice Sharritt and Mattie Archer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Jane; sons Joseph L. Watts III (Paula), Michael L. Watts (Linda) and daughter Julia M. Cates; his grandchildren Chad Watts, Les McGee, Brittany and Dakota Eggert, Rachelle (Kevin) Creel, Jennifer (Brad) Salmon. He had seven great grandchildren – Kacey, Tucker, Karagan, Kori Beth, Andrew and Jacob; one sister, Kathleen Broxson of Pace; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Watts proudly served his country in World War II in the South Pacific. He retired from the Air Force in 1964 and then went on to work for Kmart, Corp. in 1984. Joe loved to fish and hunt. He and his wife, Jane spent many hours out on the water together. Joe and Jane had a long happy journey thru life together. J.L. loved his Lord and was a devoted husband and father. We have so many wonderful memories of him. He will be missed so much.

Special thanks to Pensacola Health Center and Emerald Coast Hospice for their love and care.

Funeral services will be at  noon on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Shaun Hall, Timmy Hall, Harold Rich, Cleve Hanks, Steve Hall and Jay Gaines. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Salmon and Kevin Creel.

The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Monday, January 23, 2012, from 5-7 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries