Wednesday, February 19, 2025 8:43 am

Raymond Lee Watts Sr., age 73 of Mooresboro, NC passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

He was born June 9, 1951 in Huntington, WV to the late Everette Watts and the late Peggy McKinney Watts. Raymond was a US Air Force veteran and was retired from the City of Shelby.

Raymond is survived by his "wifey" Sarah Terry, his children French "Sonny" Watts (Chris) of Mooresboro, Melissa Norman (David) of Mooresboro, Trisha Self (Billy) of Lattimore, Carl Watts (Kim) of Mooresboro, Raymond Watts Jr. (Jennifer) of Mooresboro, Katherine Terry (Josh) of Mooresboro, step son David Terry (Gina), siblings; Shirley Wray, Kathy Albright, Arlene Daniels (Pete) and Carl Watts (Phoebe) all of Huntington, WV, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, ex-wife and friend Sarah Watts and a special nephew Jack Lee "Boo Boo".

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, two granddaughters Katy and Brooke.

The funeral service was held February 17 at Race Path Baptist Church with Will Waters and David Norman speaking. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family.