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1932 - 2011
 Eugene Gene Paul Watts, 79, of Huntington, husband of Roberta Benedict Watts, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2011 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. He was born March 4, 1932 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Shelby S.O. and Ona Tabor Watts. He was a former auto salesman. Gene was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. He was a member of the Elks 313 and a Ham Radio Operator. Gene was a longtime member and Elder of the Christian Church (DOC) at Vinson Memorial Christian Church and Madison Avenue Christian Church. He also loved to sing during church services. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step mother Beulah Watts; a son Ronnie Angelo; two brothers and Chester Watts, Bill Watts; a step brother Carl Morton; and a step sister Betty Wray. Additional survivors include his children Darrell (Janice ) Watts and Julie Watts all of Mr. Vernon, Ohio, Lisa (Joe) Fecera of Seminole, Florida, Chris (Shelly ) Watts of Bedford, VA, Ruth (Rick ) McCloud of Huntington and Bob (Stephanie) Angelo of Coal Grove, Oho; grandchildren Aaron Watts, Heather Watts, Harley Filyaw, Dustin Fecera, Kelli McCloud, Drew McCloud, Taylor, Olivia and Peyton Watts and Nick (Angela) Angelo and Sam Angelo; great grandson Landon Angelo; sister and brother in law Linda and John Persun; special niece Erin Persun and her fiancé Philip Garrett. Contributions may be made to the Madison Avenue Christian Church, 722 12th St. West, Huntington, WV 25704. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from Noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Thursday October 13, 2011 at
9:57 AM
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Bobby & Ruth, I just read of your loss of a real gentleman in Gene. Having known him for a short time, gives me a sense of your gratitude to God for having him in your lives. God bless you in your healing process. Love, Jeannine Shelton
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Saturday October 8, 2011 at
5:16 PM
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A beautiful graveside service today. God bless you all.
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Cynda Hibner
Saturday October 8, 2011 at
2:47 PM
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So sorry for your loss, Kelli and all of the Angelo family. Ron and I send our love and prayer for comfort, peace and faith to carry you through this difficult time.
Love you guys....Cynda and Ron
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Zandra Lawrence
Saturday October 8, 2011 at
11:03 AM
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A true Christian man; May you all be comforted in the knowledge that you will see him in heaven.
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Ingrid & Cliff Rutherford
Saturday October 8, 2011 at
9:55 AM
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Our prayers continue for your family. While Heaven is celebrating Gene's presence, we miss our neighbor and friend. May God grant you strength and peace. Cliff,Ingrid & Lucy
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BRENT "crash" & BARBARA HOUCK
Friday October 7, 2011 at
1:55 PM
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mr. watts was a STRONG TOWER at a difficult time. his wisdom mixed with humor were a valuable lesson for life. i failed letting him know just how much he meant to us. now heaven can hear his voice. may god bless his family. you're husband, father, grandfather was respected and will be sadly missed.
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Laura, Cody and Cory Hanley
Friday October 7, 2011 at
11:15 AM
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God has taken a wonderful christian man and now has called him an angel. He was truly a wonderful person with a smile that would light up any room. Our deepest sympathy to the family and know that he is in a better place then we are and we will all join him one day. Until then know he is up in heaven singing to the top of his lungs and looking down on you all. Love and prayers..
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Margaret Bongiorno
Friday October 7, 2011 at
10:33 AM
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Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
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Sandy Sayre
Friday October 7, 2011 at
10:20 AM
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Mr. Watts and your entire family touched my heart from the moment we met. It was an absolute honor to care for Mr. Watts while he was in VICU at CRMH. His legacy is a loving family who will carry on his kindness and love for others. He continues to lead the family even in his passing from this life as he moves forward to prepare a place in eternity for the rest of you one day. With a grateful heart for being able to get to know your family, Sandy
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Marcie Iseli & Family
Friday October 7, 2011 at
9:58 AM
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My heart & prayers go out to you Bobbie. I will always be here for you if u ever need me. May God Bless you & your Family thru this difficult time. All my love & Hugs, Marcie
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David Jolliff
Friday October 7, 2011 at
8:24 AM
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I've been blessed for 35 years to have beeen able to call Gene my friend. Bobbie, I know its hard but you know he's singing somewhere with a bunch of great people in heaven. I'm selfish to wish he was still here with us but I envy him knowing where he is now. God Bless all of you during this time.
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Roy Black
Friday October 7, 2011 at
12:00 AM
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My love and prayers to you all in the loss of such a wonderful man. Gene will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
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Geneva Evans
Thursday October 6, 2011 at
3:53 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Gene has had such a rough time for some time.
Our prayers and thoughts will go with you in the coming days.
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