James Ronald Watt's Obituary
Obituary of James Ronald Watt Please share a memory of James to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book James Ronald Watt, known as Ronnie by his friends and family, died on November 23, 2022 at the age of 79 after a long battle with Parkinson’s and diabetes. Ronnie passed away peacefully at his home in Oakwood, Texas with his son and daughter by his side. Ronnie was born on September 15, 1943 to Billie P. Watt Sr. and Emogene Rose Watt in Deer Park, Texas. Ronnie married Karen A. Watt and raised their two children, Ronald and Ronda in Texas. In Ronnie’s own words, “I had a good life, met a lot of great people, and had a hand in raising two of the best. May God grant us peace.” Ronnie is survived by his son Ronald R. Watt and wife Jennifer; his daughter Ronda Watt and her partner Maria Spencer, his brother Billie P. Watt and his wife Janette; his granddaughter Autumn C. Watt (daughter to Ronald and Jennifer), and his niece Tina L. Martin. He is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Ronnie was preceded in death by Karen his loving wife, his brother John Watt, his parents, and his grandparents. The family would like to thank all Ronnie’s caretakers over the past year, including the doctors, and friends who enriched his last months, weeks, and days.
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