Feb. 28, 1952 – April 30, 2025
A family memorial service for Willie Ray Watts Sr., 73, of Gore, was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore.
Cremation was under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Services, Inc.
Mr. Watts was born on Feb. 28, 1952, in Gore, to Alma Estie (Chisum) Watts and Jim Watts. He passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Muskogee.
He married Theresa Helen (Elliott) Watts on Jan. 28, 1971, in Gore. She preceded him in death on March 30, 2001.
He was a former night manager at Aviagen and a grocery store. He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Survivors are two daughters, Katrina Mannon and Shane, and Amanda Ward, all of Gore; one son, Willie Ray Watts Jr. of Muskogee; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Wanda McClendon of Tulsa, Gertie Tony of Oklahoma City, Joyce Richardson of Marlow and Brenda Ogden of Oktaha; three brothers, Bob Watts of Tulsa, Benny Watts of Muskogee and Danny Watts of Warner; and several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Mason Ward; two sisters, Linda Box and Wilma Mitchell; and three brothers, Charles, Jimmy and George Watts.
