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1927 - 2012
Funeral services for Virgil Andrew 'Blackie' Watts, 84, of Silsbee will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in R S Farmer Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Watts died January 10, 2012 at his residence.
Blackie was a native of Fred and a lifelong resident of Silsbee. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. After his discharge, he worked for American Republic, Sinclair and Arco. He retired from Arco with over 36 years total service.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Katherine 'Kitty' Watts, parents Charlie L. Watts and Elois Strahan Fee, brothers Robert, Dick and Willie Lee, sisters Odette and Jimmie Lee, grandson Derick Lynn Welborn, great grandson Jimmy Christian Hill and brother-in-law Leroy Fuller.
Survivors include his daughter Sarah Welborn and husband Bo of Silsbee; son Gary Watts and wife Linda of Lumberton; sister Virgie Nelson of Fred; grandchildren Keisha Bertling and husband Greg, Kelly Hill and husband JC, Meagan Watts and Trey Irvine, Travis Watts and great grandchildren Josh Bertling, Adam Bertling, Kynleigh Hill, K J Hill, Peightyn Irvine and Trinity Irvine. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Tuesday January 24, 2012 at
11:19 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. May God send you peace. Nan & Truman Gore & families
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Charles(Bobby) & Kathy Gray
Saturday January 14, 2012 at
12:39 PM
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Sarah & Gary please accept our condolences. Blackie is going to be greatly missed. He will be in our hearts and our prayers forever. Charles & Kathy Gray
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Linda Kelley Bridges
Friday January 13, 2012 at
8:48 PM
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Sarah Gary and families, my heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Blackie.I can remember him as a striking handsome man who loved to ride his horse close to our house.May God give you strength in the days ahead. He is with sweet Miss Kitty now. Cherish your memories ..
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The Bensons
Friday January 13, 2012 at
7:38 PM
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Please accept our love and condolences. He was a great man who never stopped working (or "piddlin"). Gary/Linda, if you ever need anything just step next door and we're there for you.
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SHERRY TAFF FELPS
Friday January 13, 2012 at
10:24 AM
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Sarah I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a very special person and will truly be missed. Keep your faith and God will get you through this.
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deborah norton
swtcountrygrl48@aol.com
Friday January 13, 2012 at
10:02 AM
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Sarah, and Gray im so sorry for your lost. My prayers and love are with you know. Iremeber the good times when we were kids and we would all getoger and play . i loved uncle Blackie alot. we have to just remeber the memories we shared as kids.
God Bless Ya'll and your families in your time of lost.
love deborah
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Peggy & Ron Scarborough/Georgetown, TX
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
6:17 PM
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Sarah, thinking of you from across the miles during this difficult time.
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Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX)
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
11:39 AM
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Sarah, I'm sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the "Greatest Generation" and his service to his country proved that.
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Margaret Richardson
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
11:37 AM
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Sarah I Was Certainly Sorry To Hear Of Your dads Passing We Both loved Your Mom And Dad Very Much They Used To Go To Pinecrest Baptist Church That Is Where we knew Them They Were Sweet And Good People. Margaret Richardson
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Richard Standley
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
11:01 AM
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To The Watts Family and Gary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May our Lord put his loving arms around you all. Richard Standley
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Winston and Pam Gillies
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
2:41 AM
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We are very sorry for your loss and for not being able to be with you at this time. May your happy memories help ease your sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
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Geraldine Gilchriest Davis
Wednesday January 11, 2012 at
9:19 PM
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Gary, So sorry to hear about your Dad.
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Wednesday January 11, 2012 at
9:18 PM
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