John Luther Watts Obituary
The passing of John Luther Watts of Lincolnton, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 18, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Cubb Watts and Rena Tharpe Watts; and his daughter Ginger Watts Grissom. He is survived by: his wife Linda Moore Watts; his children, Shannon Goodman (Johnny), Sandra Watts and Jason Helms; his stepdaughter Carol Barno; his grandchildren, Trevor Helms, Logan Blalock, Conner Helms, Stephanie Bell, John Grissom, Jessica Roberts, Chris Grissom, Sammy Grissom, Aislin Beth Barno and Caden Barno; his sister-in-law Donna Moore; his nieces, Melissa Moore (Mike), Meredith Moore and Megan Zapf; his sister-in-law Ronda Smith (Alan); and his nephews, Will Smith, Jackson Smith, Cameron Hoover and Carson Hoover. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn.: Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or by planting a tree in John's honor.
