James Edward Watts Sr.

October 9, 1942 - September 18, 2019

James Edward Watts, Sr. 76, of Wynne, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home. James was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late George Watts Sr. and Edith Pauline Johnson Watts on October 9, 1942. James owned and operated Watts Wrecker Service and Salvage for many years in Wynne. He loved to hunt and fish. James loved his family and spending time with them. He was a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church. He married Linda Marie Holt in 1986 and she survives him. He is also survived by four daughters, Marilyn Hicks of Jonesboro, Angela Smith of Benton, Darlena King and husband Robert of Jacksonville, Sheri Lynn Armstrong of Wynne, three sons, Fabian Dwayne Watts of Parkin, James Watts, Jr. of Wynne, Matt Turnbow and wife Amanda of Wynne, sisters, Martha Watts of Vanndale, Mary Andrews of Atkins, Edna Pettis of Russellville, brothers, Aubrey Watts of Wynne, and Walter Watts of Billings, Montana. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Watts, brothers, John Watts, George Watts, Jr. Robert Watts, Marvin Watts, and sister, Betty Jewel Watts. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Kernodle Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10 am with burial in Vanndale Cemetery.