Arnie Cecil Watts Sr.

August 18, 1928 - October 2, 2021

Arnie C. Watts, 93, of Gordo, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from U.S. Steel after 35 years of service. He loved the outdoors, his hobbies were hunting, fishing, bee keeping and gardening. He also loved sports, Atlanta Braves baseball and Alabama football were two of his passions. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Audrie Watts and his granddaughter, Taylor Watts. He is survived by his sons, Ted (Donna) and Cecil Watts; daughter, Ann Watts; grandchildren, Sherry (Paul), Terri Ann (Mike), Pam (Robbie), O'Neill and Peyton. He had 9 great grandchildren. He was a loving father, papa and great papa who always had time for everyone. He made birthdays and holidays special for each of us. He was a wonderful Godly man that will be sorely missed by everyone that was lucky enough to have known him. Funeral service will be Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home with burial following at Highland Memorial Gardens. Bro. Paul Nolen will be officiating the service. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.