Wesley Winston Watts

Loris, SC 

Wesley Winston “Pee Wee” Watts, 79, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, in his home. He was born September 16, 1943, in Columbus County, NC, a son of the late Levy and Evelyn Carrie (Soles) Watts.

He was a member of Avant’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Cerro Gordo and was well known for his produce for as long as anybody can remember. His customers loved calling him “Tater Man.” He loved watching the Atlanta Braves, and he played and coached sandlot baseball into his 50’s.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy O. Watts of the home; two sons, Wesley Watts (Doris) of Loris and Mickey Watts (Donna) of Latta; two daughters, Joann Benoist (William) of Tabor City and Brinda Watts of Loris; two brothers, Billy Watts of Loris, and Randy Watts of Tabor City; thirteen grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and sisters, one stepson, and several grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Cartrette officiating. Burial will follow in Myrtle Green Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, November 30, in the funeral home chapel.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City.

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