Deacon William Watts Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2025 in Selma, Alabama

Deacon William Watts Sr.

September 9, 1941 - August 28, 2025 (83 years old)

Selma, Alabama

Deacon William Watts Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2025 in Selma, Alabama

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Lewis Brothers Funeral Home - Selma

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Deacon William Watts Sr.

September 9, 1941 - August 28, 2025 (83 years old)

Selma, Alabama

Deacon William Watts Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Deacon William Watts Sr. (Selma, Alabama), born in Sardis, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 83, on August 28, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Deacon William Watts Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Watts and Minnie Bell Cole Watts; his siblings, Alberta Thomas, James Watts, Beondra Watts and Neal Doss; and his son William Watts Jr..

He is survived by: his sisters, Lee Esther Howard and Lillie Blevins-Wilson; his children, Denice Watts, Patrick Watts (Selena), Sophia Hill and Calvin Hill; his aunt Eva Cole; his in-laws, Irma Doss, Mattie Bonnor, Esther Oliver, Brenda Newberry, Paul Manzie, Jerry Newberry and Michael Newberry; his grandchildren, Alex Watts (Roslyn), Shermika Watts Brown (John), William Brown (Katrina), Kendra Brown (Michael), David Watts, Kayla Holloway, Patrick Watts Jr., Brittany Brown (Jarrin), Tamara Mitchell, Shakelia Hobbs and Artasha Hobbs; and his close friend James Wilson (Rick). He is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lewis Brothers Funeral Home - Selma



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Aubrey Larkin's Lewis Brothers Funeral Home
1140 Minter Ave, Selma, AL 36703

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Sep 06

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New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
5990 County Road 30, Sardis, AL 36775

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Sep 06

Burial

New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
5990 County Road 30, Sardis, AL 36775

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