Samuel Lee

Watts, Jr.

Samuel (aka Big Tab) was born on May 30, 1947, in Monroe, Georgia. he was the son of Samuel H. Watts, Sr., and Fannie Mae Watts. Samuel Lee Watts, Jr., married Annie Laura Watts in 1964, and started his family of six children.

During his childhood he became a member of Unionville United Methodist Church, where he was a faithful member, and he sang in the choir. Samuel was active in his spiritual growth over the last four years. He listened in on the church call in number for bible study and intercessory prayer.

A graduate of Booker High School in Barnesville, GA, Class of 1964. After graduating, him and his brother started pulp wooding and then he started working with Evans Timber Company for many years. He started his own trucking company afterwards called, Watts Trucking, until he retired. After he retired, he enjoyed his hobbies of gardening, fishing, and grilling. he loved watching the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Nascar Racing, Wrestling, Old Western Movies, and he loved entertaining in his backyard barn during whole hog BBQ. He loved his BIG RIG, and his family.

On May 1, 2023, Mr. Samuel Lee Watts, Jr., left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel H. Watts, Sr., his mother, Fannie Mae Watts; daughters, Hazel Arnold, and Laura Ann Evans; a great great grandchild, Aziah Eleby, and sister-in-law, Marjorie Watts.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife Annie Laura Watts; six children, Laura Ann, Gale (Robert), Ricky (Sandra), Arlene (Timothy), Darlene (Conrad), and Hazel (Averell, Sr.); one brother, Terry (Marjorie); aunt Mary Jane Evans; 19 grandchildren, and special cousins, Shirley (Lewis) Shannon, Patricia DeLoach, and phone call buddies. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be private and for the immediate family only.

A Graveside Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Unionville United Methodist Church. Rev. Wilma J. Hastings is the Eulogist.