The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

John R. Watts, 66, of Bloomington passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his residence. Born November 12, 1946 in Bloomington, he was the son of Richard P. and Charlene (Bruton) Watts. He was a 1964 graduate of Bloomington High School. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1081. John retired as a press operator of 38 years at the Indiana University Printing Plant. A loving father and grandfather he was an avid bowler who enjoyed golfing and Nascar Racing. Survivors include two sons, Tim Britton (Angie) of Spencer, Damon Watts (Heather) Bloomington, three grandchildren, Kristen Portteus (Ian), Logan Britton all of Spencer, Isabel Watts of Bloomington, one aunt, Julia G. Jones of Bloomington, four cousins, Sue Van Horn of Bloomington, Joyce Floyd (John) of Ellettsville, Barbara Jean Shields (Ikie) of Spencer and Jim Jones (Kathy) of Bloomington. John was preceded in death by his parents, Richard P. Watts (November 1990), Charlene (Bruton) Watts (January 1993). Services will be 11:00am Thursday, April 26, 2012 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. in Bloomington. Pastor Dawn Wild will officiate. Visitation will be 4-8pm Wednesday and 10-11am Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 1149 Bloomington, IN 47402.

Very sorry to know John has passed away. We were good friends, part of the South Lincoln St. neighborhood in our early teen years. We continued to be close friends until life, and careers took us our separate ways. Rest in Peace, "Red", you were one of a kind, and one I will never forget.

Joe Land - signed on: 04/25/2012

Tim and Angie and family. We are so sorry about your loss. Please know you are in our thought and prayers. Love you all! Dave, Lori, Tim and Tiffanie

Lori, Dave, Tim and Tiffanie Hendricks - signed on: 04/24/2012

My deepest sympathy to you Damon. You took good care of your Dad and helped him through his illness.

You were a very good son to him and I know he appreciated all you did for him. May he rest in peace.

Kathy Donnelly - signed on: 04/24/2012

To my dear friend John,
I hope you knew how much I valued our friendship. We formed a bond while learning how to chase that little white ball over several courses. You were a kind and loving man. I will say a pray for your boys to find peace during this sorrowful time. RIP dear friend.
Marlene Johnson

Marlene Johnson - signed on: 04/24/2012

to the family so sorry for your loss meat john in jr high and became good frinds will allways remember the good time we had together Don Waldrip

Don Waldrip - signed on: 04/24/2012

My deepest sympathy to John's family. We grew up together in Bruner Courts. There were never enough hours in our day to play.

I will put you all in my prayers.

Margaret Robertson Neal - signed on: 04/24/2012

It is with my deepest sympathies that I send my condolences on the death of my long time friend John. I was so sorry to hear that he died, but I know that at least his suffering is finally over. I remember, not to long ago, John & I played in the band together at Bloomington High School. We both lived in Highland Village & were the best of friends. The many good times that we shared together will never be forgotten. Please pass on my sympathies to John's 2 sons who I have never met, but would like to one day. I know this is a sorrowful time for you now, as it is for me. I will never forget John & the joy he brought in my life of being his friend. May Gods blessing be with you all.
In Sincere Friendship,
Dan Emerick

Daniel Emerick - signed on: 04/23/2012

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