Obituary of Charles Leo Watts

Charles Leo Watts

Charles Leo Watts, age 85, of Buckhannon, WV died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his home. He was born December 7, 1932, in Randolph County WV, a son of the late Zeno and Evelina Priesse Watts. On November 29, 1952, he married Barbara Ann Williams who preceded him in death on November 21, 2016. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by fourteen brothers and sisters. He is survived by one daughter, Diane Tuggle and husband Lynwood of Buckhannon; four sons, David Watts and wife Jennifer of Ellamore, WV, Charles Watts and wife Jeri of Lexington, VA, James Douglas Watts and Kitty Bowman of Richmond, VA and Daniel Watts and wife Gina of Bridgeport, WV; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren with one on the way and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Watts was a Computer Programmer for General Electric and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. He was a member of the Buckhannon Lions Club and the Elks Lodge 1736 in Buckhannon. Friends will be received for a memorial gathering Friday, July 13, 2018, from 9 to 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. The memorial service will follow at 11 AM at the church with the Rev. Steve Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In honoring Mr. Watts’ wishes, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The funeral service will be recorded with a live broadcast. The funeral will start approximately at 11 AM July 13, 2018.