Robert “Bobby” Everette Watts

Robert "Bobby" Everette Watts
Robert "Bobby" Everette Watts

November 20, 1972 ~ July 20, 2021 (age 48)

Robert “Bobby” Everette Watts, age 48, of Hallsboro, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.  Bobby was born November 20, 1972 in Kaiserslautern, Germany to Barbara Sue Pierce Watts and the late Empie Mitchell Watts.  In addition to his father, Bobby is preceded in death by his maternal Grandparents; Robert Ray Pierce and Carolyn P. Pierce, his paternal Grandparents; Everette B. Watts and Marjorie M. Watts Todd, and a cousin; Jeffery Hoke Reynolds.

Bobby worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety as a prison guard.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister; Laura Watts, two aunts; Carol P. Jernigan (Ray) and Withie P. Reynolds, three uncles; Robert Ray Pierce, Jr. (Wendy), Everette Timothy Watts and Mark Wayne Watts all of Hallsboro, two special friends; Kylie and Kade Brisson both of Whiteville, several cousins and a special furry cat companion; Rowdy Watts.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 am in the Pierce Cemetery, Hallsboro, with Rev. Scott Lewis officiating.

McKenzie Mortuary is serving the Watts Family.

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