Jessie Jerry Watts, 67, of El Dorado passed away February 6, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 21, 1948 to the late James Thomas Watts and Pauline Hobbie Watts in Lake Village, AR. Member of South Side Baptist Church. Jerry loved to hunt, fish, be at his house boat and most of all he loved his grand-kids.
Preceding him in death are his parents, his biological father, Bo Bustie; wife, Janice Denton Watts; one son Jerry Lynn Watts.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Pennington Watts; one daughter, Rhonda Lewis (Michael), three step-children, Libby Miller, Joey Smalley and Cindy Harris (Billy); four grandchildren, Jessie Lewis (Jade) of whom he helped raise, Josh Akins, Carol Marie Jones (Chuck) and Michael Ray Lewis and eight great grandchildren; one brother, Stephen Watts and sister, Leslie Cartwright.
Visitation will be held at 2-4 pm Sunday February 7, 2016 and services held Monday February 8 at 10am both at Perry's Funeral Chapels with interment following at Wyatt-Parnell Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Allen Cates, Mike Graven, Tanner Couch, Cliff Gathright, Paul Cameron, Todd Cottrell. Honorary will be Chuck Knight.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Life Touch Hospice 2301 Champagnolle Rd. El Dorado, AR 71730 or to Bible Baptist Church 2103 Smackover Hwy. El Dorado, AR 71730
Online guest registry at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com