| Graduation Year | Class of 1968 |
| Date of Birth | Sep 22, 1948 |
| Date of Passing | Nov 01, 2022 |
| About | Russell Dean Watts, age 74, of Sunbury, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence. Russell was born September 22, 1948 in Columbus to the late Arthur R. and Ina M. (Hickman) Watts. He was a hard-worker, employed for many years as a locksmith and had previously worked as a custodian for his Alma Mater, the New Albany High School. Russell was a long-time member and in 1988 was Worshipful Master of the Caledonia Lodge #416, (now Sunrise Lodge #783), F&AM. Also a member of Aladdin Shrine, Knights Templar and Scottish Rite. Russell, along with his daughter, Ashley, were active in Jobs Daughters, with Russell having served as a Past Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel#69. Russell also enjoyed golfing, fishing, reading the newspaper, history and old reruns of Star Trek and The Addams Family. In addition to his parents, Russell was also preceded in death by in-laws, Robert and Lenore Conrad and Bill Hackney; special aunt, Jane Weldon. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Donna L. Watts; daughter, Ashley Watts; son, Adam Watts; special cousin, Bill (Sue) Weldon and their son, David; sister-in-law, Jo (Todd) Salyer and their sons, Michael, Tim and Ty Frazier; and grand-dog, Wednesday. |
