In Memoriam: Garland Watts

Watts, Garland R.

    For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 2 Timothy 1:12


    A lifelong resident of Baker, he died March 26, 2013.  He was 87 years old and was retired from Borden Milk.  He was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Campaign during World War II on an LST.


    Visiting was at Galilee Baptist Church, Zachary on Thursday, March 28, 2013 and Friday, March 29, 2013. Burial was in the church cemetery.


    He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nellie Austen Watts. Children, Gary R. Watts and wife, Lucy and Karen Roe and husband T. Chip. 6 grandchildren, David Watts and wife, Wendy; Jim Watts and wife,
Kelly; Lane Watts and wife, Angel; Joey Watts and wife, Casey; Cyndi Artieta and husband, Clint; and Christy Roe. 8 grandchildren, Cade and Katie Watts; Kenadi Watts; Jude and Aubrey Watts; Brody and Tripp Artieta and Mason Roe. Brothers in law and sister in law, Robert and Joan Austen and Phil Barrilleaux.


    He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Lessie Watts and a sister in law, Betty Jean Barrilleaux.


    Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Charlie Gregorie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of Galilee Baptist Church.
    He was a lifelong member of Galilee Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for over 50 years. He enjoyed gardening.


    Memorial donations made by made to Galilee Baptist Church Building Fund, 11050 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, Zachary, LA  70791.


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