Forrest Watts, Sr

Forrest Frosty Daniel Watts, Sr. age 86, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at CRMC.

Forrest was born on November 5, 1928 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Gus and Daisy Mae Rose Watts. He grew up in Coffeyville where he graduated high school.

Forrest served in the Kansas State Guard during World War II. He worked for Reynolds Refinery and for DuPont Chemical Industry for many years as a boiler maker. On June 13, 1987 he was united in marriage to Sandra Close in Corpus Christi, Texas. The couple made their home in Coffeyville. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards and dancing.

Forrest is survived by his loving wife, Sandra of the home son, Forrest Watts, Jr of Corpus Christi, TX daughters, Sherry Twilligear and husband, Skipper of San Antonia, TX, Danelle Anderlohr of Corpus Christi, TX step son T.J. Durkin of Coffeyville, KS step daughters, Pennie Kirk and husband, James of Las Cruces, NM, Sonya Walters of Austin,TX grandchildren, Shannon and Ryan Anderlohr both of Portland, TX, Christopher Watts of California step grandchildren, Carl and AJ Valls both of Corpus Christi, TX, Jordyn Walters of Austin, TX, Tracy Dalrymple of Uvalde, TX, Coby Twilligear of Hondo, TX, Thomas Durkin and Daniel Durkin of Germany thirteen great grandchildren sister, Loris Lou Black of Hot Springs, Arkansas and a niece, Vicky Mayer and husband, David of Arizona. In addition to his parents, Gus and Daisy Mae Watts he was also preceded in death by his brother, Cletus Watts.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of FordWulfBruns Chapel in Coffeyville. No public services are scheduled at this time. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made payable to the American Heart Association 208 S. LaSalle St. Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 606041242. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com