Gary Wayne Watts
Gary Wayne Watts, 67, of Dennard, AR passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 21, 1955 in Kankakee, IL to the late Robert H. and Gloria Bell (Tolliver) Watts of Dennard. Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years Katryn D. “Kay” (Christensen) Watts, a son, Michael W. “Mike” Watts, a daughter, Katryn M. “Shelly” Watts-Harper & J.T. Wesley and one Granddaughter, Kamryn P. Harper. Gary is proceeded in death by his sister and brother in law, Debra Lynn & Robert Hale of Dennard. He is also survived by many Niece’s, Nephew’s, other family and friends. He is also survived by a brother, Robert K. Watts.
Gary was an amazing man, dad, uncle, friend, and just all around good guy!! He Loved His Family and He Proved It Many Times Over The Years!!! He Loved to Fish, swim, camping, kayaking, travel, and jump off the bluffs at Grinders Ferry!!! He will be greatly missed by many!!!
A memorial will be held at a later date.
A man who thought of his family. A generous spirit. He will be remembered by those who knew him.
Our condolences shelly.
Rest in heaven💙
Kay, Mike and Shelly,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great guy.
Rich and Carol
Always loved your father. He always treated me like family and made me feel at home and comfortable everytime we came around. Definitely lost a wonderful man. Prayers for you guys and your mother!
One of the greatest and loving men I have ever known. He loved his family dearly.
Now, He is sleeping with the Angels. Prayers on Angel Wings to all his family. We love
you all dearly.
He was a great man loved his family and friends he will be dearly missed
I will miss my uncle Gary very much if it wasn’t for him and my aunt Kay taking me in when I was 18 I would of never graduated high school he was very good to and I loved him very much and will miss him very much. Love your niece Valerie Melton aka Price
I am so sorry for y’all’s tremendous loss I grew up calling this man Uncle Gary y’all have been like family to me my whole life our prayers thoughts and condolences go to your family from the Willoughby family
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Didn’t Know You dad personally but I feel and understand you loss.You can always keep him and those precious memories in your heart.Our prayers are with you and your family.
I
Didn’t Know You dad personally but I feel and understand you loss.You can always keep him and those precious memories in your heart.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Aunt Kay, Shelly and Mike,
I am so sorry about Uncle Gary. He was a good man. He will be greatly missed. He will be always loved and remembered. Love you guys. ❤️
Amby
i am so sorry about your dad i will always remember the float trips and his hamburger jerkey it was the best
Sending all our love and condolences, your family has been like our family for many years and we love you all dearly still and are still family! Gary was definitely a one of a kind and glad to have got to enjoy some good times and family bonding in the past! He was the best Santa ever, it was awesome having our very own Santa on Xmas day!! Sending prayers for this very special family.
He was a very cool dude. Our own personal Santa every year. I sure am gonna miss his joking around. We love and miss him. Rest in peace dear friend.
Your dad was like a stand in dad for all of us and the best Santa ever! I’ll never forget him teaching me how to climb up, then subsequently jump off of those bluffs! Lol. The world is definitely just a little bit darker without his presence. See you later, Mr. Gary. Sending love to your family! ❤️🩹
Such a loss but so thankful my high school friend, Kay, had so many happy years with this special person. Thinking and praying for Kay and her family during this difficult time.
Such a great loss but so thankful my high school friend, Kay, had so many happy years with this special person. Thinking and praying for Kay and her family during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May God keep your heart in his thoughts and prayers keep your heart in God’s! Heaven is blessed with an angel where you will see each other again one day and rejoice!
I’m so sorry for loss. May God be with you all in this very difficult time.
Where do I start…? I can say that Gary was always there if any of us kids or anyone ever needed anything. He was a gentle soul with the patience of a Saint. He brought joy and incredible journey’s to many of our lives. My childhood would be a bit empty without the memories of his kindness and giving. A genuine person he truly was. Many many prayers for the family I knew as part of my own. Much love Gary, may you rest in peace and be with us on our journey until we meet again. 💜✝️