Gary Eugene Watts

Gary Eugene Watts, 64 of Pryor Oklahoma, passed away on Monday August 12, 2024, in Tulsa Oklahoma. He died of Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 21, 1959 in Ringgold, Louisiana, Bienville Parish. Son of Charlie Howard Watts and Shelba Jean Barnard. His brothers are Charlie Howard Watts Jr. (Sonny) who is married to Valerie Watts of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Gregory Joe Watts who is married to Susan Watts of Bossier City, Louisiana. Gary had two daughters, Hannah Leigh Vines of Bossier City, Louisiana and Katie Leigh Watts, who is married to Kyle Buff of Houston, Texas. He had two sons, Nicholas Alvis Berkeley, of Pryor, Oklahoma and Joshua Ryan Berkeley of Pryor, Oklahoma. Gary considered John Ryan Donald, of Haughton, Louisiana, as a son as well. Gary was G Papa to MaKaylin, Landon, Blakeleigh, Kyler and Kolson. He adored his grandkids. Gary had unconditional love for his family. Gary loved life. He was a favorite amongst his classmates, co-workers, family and friends. He had a booming laugh, a vivacious smile and tweakling blue eyes, and was always up to something. He loved pulling pranks and eating good Cajun food. Shrimp Po’boys was one of his favorites. Who am I kidding? He loved anything fried. You could easily say he was a Southerner. Gary had different occupations. He was a crane operator, home remodeler, carpenter and his last job was a fabricator at Mid-America Machining, Inc. Gary’s favorite job was being over the Hospitality Team at Your Place Church. That included the greeters, coffee shop, parking, ushers and more. He was Mr. Hospitality down to the letter. Being from Louisiana, his football teams were LSU, Geaux Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. Gary’s heart shone for Jesus. His favorite bible verse was, “The Lord is the strength of my life..” Psalm 27:1

Gary was married to Gina Alvis Watts, of Pryor. Their friendship and love began over 27 years ago. He once told her that he fell in love with her when she chipped his front tooth while they were sparring in Kung-Fu. He said, “That’s the girl for me.” They enjoyed their family and friends together, jet skiing, traveling, camping, collecting sea shells, cooking, laughing and dancing. He was the best wedding dancers of all time. Pastor Darian Rains, of Your Place Church, said to Gina, “The man knew Jesus, and right now he is standing in all reality of heaven…taking it all in.” 

OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL Services will be at Your Place Church, 3131 W. 520 Road Pryor OK, Saturday August 17, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. 

RINGGOLD Memorial Services- Rocket Funeral Home, 2438 Military Road, Ringgold Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday August 21, 2024.