In Memory Of
Cecil James Watts, Sr.
1938
2021
Cecil James Watts, Sr.
July 25, 1938 — February 7, 2021
Cecil James Watts Sr., 82 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
He was born on July 25, 1938 in Leslie, Arkansas to the late Otto and Vera (Branscom) Watts. He was also preceded in death by his son, Johnny DuWayne Watts.
Cecil "Jim" served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years as a member of a combat air crew in Korea and Viet Nam off aircraft carriers. He also retired after 20 years from the Ford Truck Plant on Chamberlain Ln.as an electrician.
Jim was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of SGI-USA. The Soka Gakkai International is a grassroots lay Buddhist organization on Bardstown Rd. It is based on the belief that all people are created equally and should encourage one another to overcome life's difficulties while striving for our dreams and the peace of our communities.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Janet Martin-Watts, sons, Cecil "Jimmy" Watts, Jr., Joseph P. Watts, and daughters, Shannon Watts and Tricia Koch, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family requests that contributions in Cecil's memory be made to SGI-USA.org or St.Jude Hospital.
Faith is--to fear nothing, to stand un swayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.
Faith is the source from which all solutions flow.
Faith is the engine that propels us in the thrilling voyage of life, a life victorious and transcendent.
D. Ikeda(Nov. 6, W.T).
There will be no funeral but a memorial will be held at a later date at SGI-USA center or outdoor pavilion at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Muldraugh, KY.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
He was born on July 25, 1938 in Leslie, Arkansas to the late Otto and Vera (Branscom) Watts. He was also preceded in death by his son, Johnny DuWayne Watts.
Cecil "Jim" served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years as a member of a combat air crew in Korea and Viet Nam off aircraft carriers. He also retired after 20 years from the Ford Truck Plant on Chamberlain Ln.as an electrician.
Jim was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of SGI-USA. The Soka Gakkai International is a grassroots lay Buddhist organization on Bardstown Rd. It is based on the belief that all people are created equally and should encourage one another to overcome life's difficulties while striving for our dreams and the peace of our communities.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Janet Martin-Watts, sons, Cecil "Jimmy" Watts, Jr., Joseph P. Watts, and daughters, Shannon Watts and Tricia Koch, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family requests that contributions in Cecil's memory be made to SGI-USA.org or St.Jude Hospital.
Faith is--to fear nothing, to stand un swayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.
Faith is the source from which all solutions flow.
Faith is the engine that propels us in the thrilling voyage of life, a life victorious and transcendent.
D. Ikeda(Nov. 6, W.T).
There will be no funeral but a memorial will be held at a later date at SGI-USA center or outdoor pavilion at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Muldraugh, KY.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
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