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Ronald R. Watts, 74, of Austin, TX passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born August 23, 1942 in Austin, TX to Ralph Knowles Watts and Virginia Nell Moon Watts. After graduating from McCallum High School (where he played French horn in McCallum band), he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he played in the USMC Field Artillery Band. He later worked with his father and brother building custom homes in the Austin area.
Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Taylor Watts; and his mother and father. He is survived by his daughters, Laura Jorgensen and her husband Chris; Carol Williams and her husband Kyle; grandchildren, Ashton, Haley, Rebecca, Brylea, Keagan, and Saryn; brother, Wayne Watts; and sister, Judy Forister.
Ron loved his family dearly, and was very proud of their many accomplishments. He passed his love of music and band to his daughters and grandchildren. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan, and attended as many games as he could. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Onion Creek Memorial Cemetery in Manchaca, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Ron's name to either the American Lung Association at www.lung.org, or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Condolences may be sent at: www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2016 - See more here.
Ronald R. Watts, 74, of Austin, TX passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Ron was born August 23, 1942 in Austin, TX to Ralph Knowles Watts and Virginia Nell Moon Watts. After graduating from McCallum High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he played in the USMC Field Artillery Band. He later worked with his father and brother building custom homes in the Austin area.
Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Taylor Watts; and his mother and father.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura Jorgensen and her husband Chris; Carol Williams and her husband Kyle; grandchildren, Ashton, Haley, Rebecca, Brylea, Keagan, and Saryn; brother, Wayne Watts; and sister, Judy Forister.
Ron loved his family dearly, and was very proud of their many accomplishments. He passed his love of music and band to his daughters and grandchildren. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan, and attended as many games as he could. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Onion Creek Memorial Cemetery in Manchaca, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Ron's name to either the American Lung Association at www.lung.org, or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Condolences may be sent at: www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-r-watts&pid=177485417&fhid=5088#sthash.GnKRmaVw.dpuf
Ronald R. Watts, 74, of Austin, TX passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Ron was born August 23, 1942 in Austin, TX to Ralph Knowles Watts and Virginia Nell Moon Watts. After graduating from McCallum High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he played in the USMC Field Artillery Band. He later worked with his father and brother building custom homes in the Austin area.
Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Taylor Watts; and his mother and father.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura Jorgensen and her husband Chris; Carol Williams and her husband Kyle; grandchildren, Ashton, Haley, Rebecca, Brylea, Keagan, and Saryn; brother, Wayne Watts; and sister, Judy Forister.
Ron loved his family dearly, and was very proud of their many accomplishments. He passed his love of music and band to his daughters and grandchildren. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan, and attended as many games as he could. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Onion Creek Memorial Cemetery in Manchaca, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Ron's name to either the American Lung Association at www.lung.org, or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Condolences may be sent at: www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-r-watts&pid=177485417&fhid=5088#sthash.GnKRmaVw.dpuf
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Richard Ryans
May he now be with God in Heaven, and I pray for his friends, family, & other loved ones that they be comforted during their times of sorrow. Amen
Murlene Wheeler (Gillum)
I am truly sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a very sweet and kind young man, just like his sister Judy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
Earl and Murlene Gillum
Wayne Clawson
So sorry to hear of Rons passing. sorry I did not hear in time to attend his service. It is so sad that we lost two class mates in so short of time. RIP Ron and payers to his family.
Niki Bohn (Sanders)
so sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing.
Niki
Barry Shelnutt
so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing R.I.P.
Patsy Dugger (Deveau)
I just read about Ron's passing.. He was really a unique person. I played French horn next to him in Rosedale, Lamar and McCallum. He will be missed Patsy Dugger DeVeau
Charlyne Cooper
I was sorry to hear about Ron. He was always kind to me. Charlyne
David Robinson
The world in reference to McCallum classmates is getting more and moe lonely. Friends and closs acquaintances are going by the by. It is indeed a sadder existance without our many classmates and the fewer there are the more painful it becomse.
I pray that Ron will rest gently and peacefully in the arms of angels. I pray for the good fortunes and futures of his family no one excluded. And as the blessingss of the sailor I say I wish all "fare winds and following seas"
Most sincerely,
David Robinson