Bobby Glenn Watts, age 90

Bobby Glenn Watts, age 90 of Forest City, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Glenn was born September 18, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Von and Katie Griggs Watts.

He worked for Rauch Industries in Gastonia for many years until retirement. Glenn was a member of First Baptist Church of Forest City.

Glenn honorably served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS WASP during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, G.C. Watts and his granddaughter, Leza Alexandra Watts.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Barbara Mosley Watts, his daughter, Leta Ann Watts of Myrtle Beach, SC, his son, Dean Glenn Watts of Roswell, GA, his granddaughter, Aubrey Watts Heib, his brother, Raymond Watts of Pittsboro, and his sisters, Patricia Ann DoVidio and husband James of Forest City, and Loree Watts Charles and husband, John of Trinity, FL.

The funeral was held October 29 at First Baptist Church of Forest City with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill and Rev. Clyde V. Buckner officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.