Born: June 16, 1940 - Deceased: February 9, 2022
Edward “Ed” James Watts, 81, of Smithton, IL, born Sunday, June 16, 1940, in Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Quincy, IL.
Ed worked as a plant manager for Marsh Stencil in Belleville for over 32 years. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church Fairview Heights, IL.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, James D. and Mabel, nee Moore, Watts
- Twin daughters, Mary and Marie Watts
- Brother, David Watts
- Sister, Carol Steinberg
Surviving are his:
- Loving wife Sharon Watts, nee Willeford, of Smithton, IL
- Children:
- Mark (Lori) Watts of Belleville, IL
- Jason (Heather) Watts of Kansas City, MO
- Brothers-in-law, Dale (June) Willeford
- Dan Willeford
- Jack (Rose) Willeford
- Sister, Esther Ann (Gaylon) Harp of Washington, MO
- Sister-in-law, Carolyn Watts
- Grandchildren:
- Hannah
- Carson
- Abby
- Chloe
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, IL or Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.
Visitation: Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00am, Saturday, February 12th, 2022, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Hemmer officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Garden of Memory in Belleville, IL.
3 Comments
We fondly remember the years we spent living across the street from Ed and Sharon. We extend our deepest sympathy.
Such great in-laws, he will be deeply missed. The Blackburn family.
I have nothing but great memory’s of the time I spent with Ed and Sharon. I’d have surly attended had I known in time. A genuinely good man has been lost.