WILLIAM NELSON WATTS   “BILL” Akron, Ohio Obituary

WILLIAM NELSON WATTS “BILL”

<p><strong>William Nesby Watts,</strong> affectionately known as &ldquo;Bill&rdquo;, &ldquo;Uncle Bill&rdquo; or &ldquo;Bro. Bill&rdquo; 80, departed this earthly life on January 1, 2021.&nbsp; He was born to the late Thomas E. and Doris E. Watts on September 8, 1940 in Cherokee,&nbsp; Alabma.</p> <p>He was a graduate of South High School, worked and worked for Conrail Railroad.&nbsp; He&nbsp; was a member of St. John CME Church, and as a member of AA, he had over 25 years of sobriety.&nbsp; H worked to help others through the Ignatius Hall at St. Thomas Hospital.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Preceded in death by parents, sisters, Eula Moore, Bertha Rodgers; brother, Thomas E. Watts, Jr., he leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Marlow Judy, Daryl Slater-Watts and Tracy Nurse; nephews, Andre and Anthony Smith; niece, Missouri &quot;Neicy&quot; Smith; cousin, Derrick Rhoden, all of Akron and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.&nbsp;</p> <p>Condolences may be sent 1410 Seward Ave., Akron, OH 44320.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
September 8, 1940 - January 1, 202109/08/194001/01/2021
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