Kenneth Roger Watts came into this world on Halloween, October 31, 1938, at Merrill Park, Henlawson, WV, the only son of the late Millard and Helen "Toots" Watts, expiring on August 24, 2025, at his home at Mill Creek Road, Chapmanville, WV, with his loving, caring family by his side holding his hand.

He is survived by his wife of 62+ years, Marsha "Ellis" Watts, one son, Kennith Watts and his wife, Carmen, of Orlando, FL.

Surviving is one sister, Carolyn and Jerry Jones of Greensboro, NC. He is survived by his "second" family of the late Seymour and Ruby Ells which includes Mary "Katty" Jeffery of Manilla, WV; Larry and Gloria Jean Ellis of Danville, WV; Barbara Herald of Chapmanville, WV and Jackie Pauley of Lake, WV and Jason Evans and Beverly Canterbury of Lenore, WV. Also surviving Kenneth are granddaughter, Karen Laurane and Steven Vinson with children Kennith Lauraneo, Ella Vinson and Terry Vinson of Okeechobee, Fl. Granddaughter Brenda and Rick Corage with Owen and Henry of WestCliffe, CO; Step-granddaughters Shelena and Ralph Tanguma with Sophia and Jesse Tanguma also of Okeechobee, Fl and Jessica Mcbride with Nehemiah Rivera of Orlando, Fl. Also one step-grandson Kenneth and Jessica Mcbride of Christmas, FL.

Surviving also are many nieces and nephews of the "Ellis" clan and many more on the Watts side of the family with many, many cousins that were loved immensely by Kenneth.

He also leaves behind so many friends, especially "girlfriends" with co-workers, volunteers and people of all walks of life that he enjoyed so much, as he never met a stranger.

Kenneth was a "jack of all trades and master of none" as the old saying goes. Anything he attempted, he accomplished to his degree of satisfaction. He was a retired Captain of Pratt Fire Department and Lake Fire Department with 10 years at each station. He was Defensive Coach for the Montgomery Little Rockets Midget League Football Team with seven years of service and also having served as President, Vice-President and Treasurer for the Upper Kanawha Valley Football League for nine teams. He enjoyed volunteering for Christmas in the Park for 23 years as well as working with restoring the Coalfield Jamboree, The Old Logan Theatre back to its original design and enjoyed "ushering" for the events that were held there; but his greatest joy was "Rebellion in the Hills", Civil War Reenactment held each September.

He worked as an accountant, computer installer and department supervisor for Cannelton Coal and Diamond Shamrock companies. He worked as Supervisor of Fanco Load-Out Facility and was responsible for the one mile belt line and also responsible for loading the coal cars correctly. He was also Supervisor of Maintenance for Wylo Strip.

He retired after 13 years with Amherst Coal, Diamond Shamrock and then Patriot Coal. He then worked for Bridgestone-Firestone Tire Company being responsible for all the tires used on the coal mine strips. He enjoyed a very healthy and active life, traveled some, met many people and loved life to the fullest; but some of his favorite memories are family reunions and memories of “The Park” as this was his old homeplace.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Chapmanville, WV, with Larry Ellis and Mel Gresham officiating.

He will be laid to rest in Memory Gardens at Low Gap, Danville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Chapmanville, WV.