Rickey D. Watts' Obituary
Rickey D. Watts, age 60, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Short Gap, WV, died suddenly on Friday, November 23, 2007 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Watts was born in Cumberland, MD on September 25, 1947, son of the late Otis C. and Mary (Dixon) Watts.
Mr. Watts had worked as a mechanic and a carpenter throughout his lifetime. He was always tinkering in his garage. He served with the U.S. Army Infantry Division during the Vietnam War receiving an honorable discharge. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his former wife of 36 years Erma E. Watts of Rehoboth Beach; four children, Rachel E. Watts, Clinton L. Watts and Jason D. Watts all of Rehoboth Beach and Patrick D. Watts and his wife Melissa A. Watts of Lewes; seven grandchildren, Zoe A. Watts, Jillian M. Watts, Sabrina E. Crossland, Adam Z. Watts, Alaina C. Watts, Bryn M. Watts and Jairin G. Watts; three brothers, Danny M. Watts of St. Louis, MO, Jerry W. Watts of Rehoboth Beach, and Randy Z. Watts of Cross Junction, VA; and his sister, Eunice Tracy of Santee, SC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet G. Tracy and his brother Otis Watts, Jr.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 30, 11 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.
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