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 To "Edward “Ed” James Watts"
#1 Comment By Phyllis Moore On February 10, 2022 @ 6:47 pm
We fondly remember the years we spent living across the street from Ed and Sharon. We extend our deepest sympathy.
#2 Comment By Jackie Blackburn On February 11, 2022 @ 5:21 pm
Such great in-laws, he will be deeply missed. The Blackburn family.
#3 Comment By Glenn Miller On February 13, 2022 @ 7:29 pm
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.