George E. Watts

George E. Watts, age 84, of Rincon passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pruitt Health in Savannah.

Mr. Watts was born November 30, 1940 in Cayce, South Carolina but lived most of his life in Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Watts, Zinnie Bell Jumper Watts, and Ellemena L. Watts, and siblings, Henrietta Watts, Roy Watts, Faye Lancaster, and Paul Watts.

Mr. Watts was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where he has served as a deacon and in many other capacities. He was a former member of the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief and participated in many recovery missions. He enjoyed visiting and witnessing; He was always ready to speak of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a lifetime student of God’s Word and spent countless hours studying his Bible. Mr. Watts also enjoyed visiting those in the nursing homes and entertaining them with his harmonica and humor. Mr. Watts served in the United States National Guard and was the retired owner of Watts Welding & Plumbing.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Betty Watts of Rincon; daughter, Glenda (David) Kersey of Baxley; son, John Mitchum (Pam) of Brooklet; sister, Eva Poole; grandchildren, Joey (Amy) Mitchum, Jessica (Justin) McLellan, Kasi (Bo) Meeks, and Sheena (Brent) Miller; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Springfield (1435 GA-119 Springfield, Georgia 31329) with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Eric Green officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.