Donald Lee Watts, Sr.

Donald Lee Watts Sr. formerly of Laurel, MD, died at his home in Chestertown Md. on Wednesday May 27, 2015.

Born on January 1, 1931 in Savage Md. where he lived until he met his beautiful wife Norma Ann. They raised their five Children Johnny, Donnie, Gary, Pam and Helen in their home in Laurel MD.

Mr. Watts worked hard as a carpenter until retiring and moving to Needmore, PA in 1991 where he loved to entertain family and friends. He loved to ride in the country or any place he could go. He would just get up and say "lets go!" and off he would go. He also enjoyed horseracing. After his wife passed away in 1998 he lived with his sister Faye from 1998 to 2013. After her passing he moved in with his son Gary and daughter-in law Marla in Chestertown MD.

Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his wife Norma K Watts, his parents Sam and Elsie Watts, brothers Howard, George, Samuel and his sisters Agnes Faye Furr and Marybell Jones.

Survivors include his five children John Watts of Beltsville MD, Donald Watts Jr. formerly of Laurel MD, Gary Watts of Chestertown MD, daughter Pam Watts of Vancouver WA and Helen Kates of Severn MD. Also, his sister Regina, brother Thomas, his 2 daughters in law Debbie Watts and Marla Watts, his son-in-law Desi Kates and his 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Memorial donations would be appreciated and may be made to The Donald Lee Watts Memorial Fund, C/O PNC Bank, 803 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620.  If anyone has questions they may contact Gary Watts at 443-880-4180.

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