Robert Earl Watts
Robert Earl Watts, 54, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully February 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Robert was born to Donnie and Janice Watts in Fort Knox, KY on August 16, 1965. Robert attended elementary school in Germany and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1983.
Robert married the love of his life, Pamela VanHooser on February 17, 2001; she survives.
Other survivors include; his mother; his siblings, Wes (Eisha) Watts, and Kendra Schaffer; his step-children, Donald (Alissa) Moore, Gary (Stacey) Bradshaw, Dawn (Gary) Klossing, and Karla (Shayne) Duryea; step-grandchildren, Drake and Hadley Moore, Ella and Grayson Bradshaw, Mylee, Molly, Mckaelyn and Madisyn Klossing, Chandler, Mya and Braydon (Rachel) Duryea, and one great-grandchild, Blaire Duryea; several nieces and nephews, Sherry Cecil of the home; and special dog friends Bubba J and Minnie.
Robert is proceeded in death by his father, brother, Donald Watts Jr. and brother-in-law Chris Schaffer.
In Robert’s spare time he enjoyed visiting friends, and spending time with his family, cooking, fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday March 7, 2020, from 12-3p at the VFW in Bowling Green, MO. Robert’s favorite meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans will be served. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Organization for Autism Research or to Urban Tails in Bowling Green, MO.
Robert was very supportive of autism organizations. Please remember those as Robert did.
Robert also loved the way Bubba J lookEd after Urban Tails, And the kindness they showed him.
Although our conversation were short I always enjoyed them he always had time to stop and chat whether it be at the store or while out on the street while he was walking his dog you will be missed buddy
So many of my old friends and acquaintances are leaving us behind! So sad. We use to play in our neighborhood. Awesome guy! Praying for his family. So sorry.
Robert was a classmate , and he always had a smile on his face. As an adult the smile was always there and he always had time to talk make sure that his friends were doing ok. He had a big heart. Prayers to his family. RIP buddy.
Robert always had a smile on his face and something to say. Prayers ???????? for his family and fur babies.
Robert and I talked alot at school, he was an upbeat person who always had a smile on his face. We had lost touch for awhile as we all do then I seen him again in person and his smile and upbeat hadn’t changed. I’m honored to have been friends with Robert. Your a strong person. RIP my friend, fly high, throw that wheelchair and walk again. Until we meet again.
David House and I grew up in the same neighborhood, and went to school with him and his siblings. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Hearing of Robert’s passing has made the team at Walmart Pharmacy very sad. He was a a joy to see. He always made us smile. He was always happy and cheerful. We will miss you friend. Fly high and run with the wind.
Robert was my cousin & was married to one of my best friends. There was never a time that we saw each other that we didn’t Bullshit each other! Ha Ha! No matter what either one of us said to the other we always had a comeback to one another! Robert would give you the shirt off his back! He was very much loved by a lot & he will be very much missed. RIP dear friend!????????????
Robert was a classmate of mine…. Funny guy… jolly personality. I remember when he would laugh how red his face would get….. always smiling no matter what. Peace be with you and blessings for his family.