Royce Jay Watts Sr 1955-2011 Obituary
Royce Jay Watts Sr., age 56 years, a resident of the Dryfork Community, Randolph County, WV departed this life Sunday morning June 19, 2011 at his home. Death was unexpected.
He was born Thursday, January 27, 1955 at Harman, WV a son of the late Roy Junior and Geraldine N. Watts, who survives. Also surviving is one son, Royce Jay “RJ” Watts Jr; Davis, one daughter, Casey Lynn Bennett & husband Patrick, Elkins, Four grandchildren, Zandra, Zere, Nevin, and Garret. One sister, Sherry Vance, Parsons, one niece, Brandy Crawford, two great nieces and one great nephew; one aunt, Karen Smith, two uncles, Jerry Arbogast, and Ron Arbogast and wife Nancy; and a special friend Thalia Summers, and many cousins.
He was previously married to Dorothy Crites Watts, who also survives.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert and Sinatha Watts, and Howard and Effie Arbogast; five aunts, Doris Bonner, Marie Wiliford, Freda Brown, Virginia Capp, and Radie Carufo; Three uncles, Merle, Blake, and Leo Watts; and one nephew, Benjamin Vance.
He was a graduate of Harman High School with the class of 1974, and was a member of IUOE Local 132 Clarksburg, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid bear hunter, a devoted son, father, and grandfather. He never met a person that he didn’t turn into a lifelong friend.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday. Wednesday evening, June 22, 2011 at 8 PM, a celebration of Mr. Watts life will be celebrated with The Rev. Walter “Jerry” Sebastian officiating, and cremation will follow.
Royce Jay Watts Sr 1955-2011 Obituary
