Official Obituary of
Gary Dee Watts
July 21, 1956 ~ March 23, 2026 (age 69) 69 Years Old
Gary Watts Obituary
Gary Dee Watts, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away in Oklahoma City, OK on Monday March 23, 2026 at the age of 69. Gary was born on July 21, 1956 in Mesa, Arizona to Gerald Max Watts and Alyce Faye Watts.
At an early age, Gary moved with his family to Missouri for a short time before settling in Oklahoma. As kids, while Chris enjoyed playing mom, the boys were rowdy, doing things like hanging Joe in the barn with bailing twine and fighting uptown. He attended school in Henryetta, Prague, and Earlsboro as a standout athlete in many sports. Gary was a man known for his toughness, independence, and unwavering dedication. He lived a life defined by service, hard work, and quiet loyalty. He was a proud marine and Vietnam War Veteran. He lived throughout his life by honor, courage, and commitment - values shaped by his military service. After his service, he continued to serve his community as a police officer, protecting and helping others with the same steadfastness that defined him. Later, he spent many years working in the oilfield, tackling demanding work with grit and determination and retired having earned the respect of all who knew him.
Gary was a man of independence, often a loner by nature, but those closest to him knew he had a deep, unwavering love for his family. He may not have expressed his feelings openly but he was always there when it mattered most, offering support in his own distinct way. He had a sharp, inquisitive mind, enjoying conspiracy theories and the freedom of riding motorcycles whenever he could.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Max Watts; his mother, Alyce Faye Watts; and a beloved son, Grant Watts.
Gary is survived by a daughter, Alli and Davey Butcher; a son, John and wife Janeill Watts; a daughter, Alynna Watts; 7 grandchildren, Ryan, Chloe, Dax, Lillie, Kelton, Anya and Cash; 3 brothers, Robin Watts, Joe Watts, and Jimmy Watts and their wives; 1 sister, Christine Clay and her husband and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing and visitation for Gary will be on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 3pm to 8pm at <http://8pm.at/> McElyea & Owens Funeral Home, 5006 N Harrison, Shawnee, OK.
A funeral for Gary will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday at the Paden Church of Yeshua, 914 S. Main in Paden, OK with Pastor Jimmy Watts hosting and Reverend Robin Watts officiating. Interment will follow the church service and a brief committal service will be held at Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery, north of Henryetta under the direction of McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee.
At an early age, Gary moved with his family to Missouri for a short time before settling in Oklahoma. As kids, while Chris enjoyed playing mom, the boys were rowdy, doing things like hanging Joe in the barn with bailing twine and fighting uptown. He attended school in Henryetta, Prague, and Earlsboro as a standout athlete in many sports. Gary was a man known for his toughness, independence, and unwavering dedication. He lived a life defined by service, hard work, and quiet loyalty. He was a proud marine and Vietnam War Veteran. He lived throughout his life by honor, courage, and commitment - values shaped by his military service. After his service, he continued to serve his community as a police officer, protecting and helping others with the same steadfastness that defined him. Later, he spent many years working in the oilfield, tackling demanding work with grit and determination and retired having earned the respect of all who knew him.
Gary was a man of independence, often a loner by nature, but those closest to him knew he had a deep, unwavering love for his family. He may not have expressed his feelings openly but he was always there when it mattered most, offering support in his own distinct way. He had a sharp, inquisitive mind, enjoying conspiracy theories and the freedom of riding motorcycles whenever he could.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Max Watts; his mother, Alyce Faye Watts; and a beloved son, Grant Watts.
Gary is survived by a daughter, Alli and Davey Butcher; a son, John and wife Janeill Watts; a daughter, Alynna Watts; 7 grandchildren, Ryan, Chloe, Dax, Lillie, Kelton, Anya and Cash; 3 brothers, Robin Watts, Joe Watts, and Jimmy Watts and their wives; 1 sister, Christine Clay and her husband and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing and visitation for Gary will be on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 3pm to 8pm at <http://8pm.at/> McElyea & Owens Funeral Home, 5006 N Harrison, Shawnee, OK.
A funeral for Gary will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday at the Paden Church of Yeshua, 914 S. Main in Paden, OK with Pastor Jimmy Watts hosting and Reverend Robin Watts officiating. Interment will follow the church service and a brief committal service will be held at Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery, north of Henryetta under the direction of McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee.
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