Nolan Orlando

Watts, Sr.

Mr. Nolan Orlando Watts, Sr., was born on September 10, 1973, to Roy and Mary Watts, in Atlanta, Georgia, gaining the name of a Grady Baby. He received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System.

As a young man, Nolan confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 12 years old. He later joined Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Nolan Orlando Watts, Sr., was joined in holy matrimony with Ms. Volendvour M. Duncan on June 17, 2017, in Griffin, Georgia.

Nolan was employed by Benton Georgia, Inc., as a Gas Line Inspector for several years. In his leisure time he enjoyed taking long walks, fishing, caring for his furr-babies, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Friday, October 23, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Nolan Orlando Watts, Sr., home where he will forever dwell in God's presence. He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Emma Webb, and James and Lillie Watts; his cousin Carnesia Favors, and his best friend, Tyrone Hayes.

Mr. Nolan Orlando Watts, Sr., leaves to cherish his memory to his loving and devoted wife, Volendvour Watts; his parents, Roy and Mary Watts; children, Nolan Orlando Watts, Jr., Ny'Sean Watts, Bianca Duncan, Destiny Berry, Darrion Berry, and Demarion Berry, siblings, Antonio (Keyshia) Watts, Jarris Watts, and Amanda Watts (Willie) Nelson; 3 grandchildren, Zuri Watts, Novah Watts, and Hegend Watts; special friends, Elliott Griffith, Tavaurus Parks, Lamar McGhee, Craig Ponder, and Flynt Ponder. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, Ocotber 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.