Will D. Watts

Will D. Watts, 77 also affectionally know as Big ‘Un, Railroad, Cuz, Bill, Chicken Fighter, a lifelong resident of Niota went to his Heavenly home on Monday morning, September 13, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1944 a son of the late Nellie & Bob Watts. He was married to Judy Green of Loudon. Will D. worked for Norfolk Southern for 27 years and also Carver Chair Company and helped survey for I-75. He attended Old Pond Hill Baptist Church. Will D. enjoyed farming and raising gamecock roosters and enjoyed giving all the best advice because he knew what we all needed to do. He was a good Dad and a great friend to many people and will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Martha Watts, Nellie Watts and Bob Watts, favorite son-in-law David Anderson, two sisters and their spouses Bernice & Jim Ghorley and Sallie & David Self, four brothers Lee Watts, C. W. Watts, Charlie & Faye West and Big C. W. West.
Will D. leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Judy Green Watts, two daughters Robin Anderson and Tammy Baxter and Judy’s favorite son-in-law Heath Baxter, one grandson Christian “Chris” Anderson, two granddaughters Ashley & Haley Baxter two brothers and their spouses Bill & Alice West and Carey & Nancy West, sister-in-laws Betty Watts and Thelma West, his three special buddies Jacob Farner, Brooke “Bunny” Villanueva Laughter and Doc, numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members along with a host of special friends.
A service celebrating his life is planned for Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Union McMinn Baptist Church located at 314 County Road 316 Niota, TN with the Reverend Myrl Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the church from 12:00 PM until the 4:00 PM service time.
The interment and committal service will follow in the Watts cemetery in Loudon, TN with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Will D. enjoyed watching sports when he was able so in lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made either to the Highlanders Rugby Team @ 156 County Road 275 in Niota, TN 37826 or the McMinn County High School New Sports Center in his memory.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Will D. and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.