Richard Watts' Obituary
Richard Watts, age 86, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. in Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, IL.
Richard was born on January 9, 1935 in Tamaroa, IL, a son to Bowen Mead and Eva Marie (George) Watts. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On December 9, 1967, he married Jeannine M. Gabel in Belleville, IL and she survives. Richard had worked at Spartan Printing for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles, photography and collecting guns and coins.
Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Jeannine Watts of Coulterville, IL; two sons, Jason Watts of Coulterville, IL and Steve Helvey of Cahokia, IL; two daughters, Gina Maschhoff (Matt Heggemeier) of Woodlawn, IL and Terry (Gary) Cox of Leonardtown, MD; a son-in-law, Terry Hepp of Campbell Hill, IL; a sister, Marilyn (Paul) Ping of Coulterville, IL; seven grandchildren, Chris Bergfield, Brett (Michelle) Cox, Kristina Helvey, Damien Hepp, and Ryan (Jessica), Olivia (fiancé, Michael Haselhorst), and Alex Spenner; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Beverly Hepp; and a brother, William Watts.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Richard Lynch officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Military honors will be provided by Coulterville VFW Post # 6865 and the United States Army.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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