James H. Watts

July 29, 1929 - July 10, 2016

Funeral Services for James H. Watts, 86, of Rusk, TX, will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, Rusk, with Bro. Don Copeland officiating. Burial will follow at Muse Cemetery. Jim was born to Vernon and Estelle Watts in Augusta, Texas on July 29, 1929. He passed peacefully from this life July 10, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim proudly served his country for over 30 years. He retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years of service. He also served in the United States Army for 10 years. He served during World War II, and Korea. In retirement, he spent much time gardening, especially his tomatoes and peppers. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Joe Watts and Raymond Watts. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Pierce Watts, Rusk, brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Vivian Watts, Palestine, TX, brother, Mike Watts of Elkhart, TX, and sister and brother-in-law, Pat Meredith and Jimmy, Slocum, TX. He also has two step-children Terry Urdal and Shirley Seale and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the funeral home.