Wilbert A. Watts, 86, of 335 Martin Hills Road, Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, May 12 th , in Richard M. Campbell Veteran's Nursing Home, Anderson, SC.
Husband of Tecora Norris Watts, he was born in Gaffney and was a son of the late Jonas Watts and Vandora Harris Watts.
He was a 1951 graduate of Granard High School and a 1958 graduate of Denmark Area Trade School.
A U.S. Army veteran, Wilbert served honorably in the Korean War. He was a long time member of Concord Baptist Church where he previously served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, a member of the Brotherhood and All Male Choir.
Wilbert was self-employed as a master fence constructor and installer. He was a former member of the Gaffney Bowling League.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a brother, Ernest Watts, a sister, Nadine Smith, and a son-in-law, Warren Jones.
Along with his devoted wife, Tecora, he leaves to cherish loving memories: three sons, Stanley Michael Watts (Peggy) of Blacksburg, Gary Watts and Jonathan Watts of the home; two daughters, Kathy Jones of Atlanta, GA and Elaine Smith; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service will be Friday, 11:00 a.m., in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Bridges officiating, followed by interment and military honors.
The Gilmore Mortuary