Gene Edward Watts's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2025 in Chapin, South Carolina

Gene Edward Watts

April 14, 1932 - April 5, 2025 (92 years old)

Chapin, South Carolina

Gene Edward Watts's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2025 in Chapin, South Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitaker Funeral Home Inc

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Gene Edward Watts

April 14, 1932 - April 5, 2025 (92 years old)

Chapin, South Carolina

Gene Edward Watts Obituary

The passing of Gene Edward Watts (Chapin, South Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 5, 2025 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Gene Edward leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sydney Lewis Watts and Margaret Watts; his wife Nina Ruth Watts; and his grandson Drayton Mims. He is survived by: his children, Holly Mims (late Drury) and Wade Watts; his grandchildren, John Dru Mims, Claire Haffley and Weston Watts, Jr.; and also Wes Watts (Tina). He is also survived by four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a cause close to Gene's heart, St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or https://www.stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitaker Funeral Home Inc



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