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1929 - 2014
Robert Joseph Watts, 84, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born September 15, 1929, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late James Nelson and Edith Watts. He was owner and operator of O&A Equipment Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving 3 years during the Korean Conflict. Sadly he was preceded in death by his oldest son Richard Joseph (Rick) Watts, two brothers Ernest (Ernie) and Thomas (Tom) Watts; three sisters Margaret Adams, Mary Blandis and Millie Bocook. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Ruth Elizabeth Johnson Watts; a son Michael A. (Vickie) Watts of Barboursville; a daughter V. Gail (Terry) Whitley of Ona and a foster son Craig Pike of Florida; seven grandsons Scott (Crystal), Joe (Jessica), Chris (Stella), Brian (Erin) Watts, Phillip (Deanna), Tim, Rob (Amanda) Whitley; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Lee Dean. Pallbearers will be his seven grandsons and Terry Whitley. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Ann Harris
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
11:41 AM
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Bobby ways a wonderful man! I know how difficult it will be, particularly for you Gail. I lost my father thirty years ago and still have a Hugh whole in my life. Ruth, you are definitely the person most affected by this loss and you have my heartfelt prayers! Mike, you are also in my prayers. I know all the grand kids and great grand kids have lost someone they all looked up to and loved. God bless! Ann
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Barbara Johnson & Sara Newbury
Wednesday July 2, 2014 at
8:53 AM
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We are so sorry for the loss of your husband Ruth, father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren, and friend to all. May the Lord sustain and comfort you the more so during this time of great loss.
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Jim Imes
Wednesday July 2, 2014 at
7:54 AM
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So sorry for you loss....you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim
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