Order of Service Musical Prelude............................................................... Processional.................................Pastor Larry Singleton Hymn........................................................Congregation “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” Scripture..................................................Old Testament Prayer.................................................................Minister Selection...............................................Maxine Swindall Scripture.................................................New Testament Remarks............................................Family and Friends Eulogy.........................................Pastor Larry Singleton Selection...................................................Sherral Presley
Active Pallbearers
Anton Williams • Antwon Watts • Roland Watts Tony Scott • Rapheal Scott • James Denton
Honorary Pallbearers Samuel Watts • Willie Franklin • Lee Hayman Larry Swindall • Gary Watts • Eddie Earl Boyd
Active Flower Bearers Sheila Franklin-Vann • Trina Watts • Gwen Watts Shalonda Breath • Florence Wiley • Verna Watts
Honorary Flower Bearers
In Loving Memory Of
EarlC. Watts Sunrise Sunset April 14, 1932 May 26, 2016
Ebony Swindall • Elnora Breath • Darlene Watts Barbara Denton • Annette Morgan • Gail Morgan
It is not the amount of time that one spends on earth that is important, it’s what they accomplished with the time that they spent here on earth. Drawing close as a family, is an essence to truly adore. Make time to acknowledge and cherish every moment that life has to offer, and be encouraged to except the rain as well as the sunshine.
Recessional.......................................................................
Interment
Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Final Arrangements Entrusted To:
Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home 2157 N. 12th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53205 414-374-1812
Leon L. Williamson, LFD • Cassandra Winters, LFD, MBA Staff: Linda Franklin, Elder Albert J. Carrington, Jr. Elder William Starr
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Saturday, June 4, 2016 • 11:00 a.m. Chapel of Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home 2157 North 12th Street • Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205 Pastor Larry Singleton - Officiating
Obituary
Mr.EarlC.Watts,oneofninechildrenfromtheunion
of father, the late Daniel Watts and mother, Irene Yetas Watts of Tatums, Oklahoma. Earl was born in the town of Tatums Oklahoma on the great date of April 14, 1932. He leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Marie Morgan of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Nina Mae McMillian of Davis, Oklahoma. Earl is preceded in resting by: siblings, Rosie Pettis, Ernestine Ross, Florence “Flo” Stoleberge, Larren Watts, Warren “Slick” Watts and Johnny Anderson. Earl C. professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Oil Springs Baptist Church of Tatums, OK at an early season in his life. He attended Oil Springs public school in Tatums, and as he continued his education, he became a proud graduate of Tatums Tigers High School, also located in Tatums. Earl was united in holy matrimony to Rosie Breath Watts of Tatums. To this union, they were blessed with three children whom they leave to cherish with peace past all understanding: sons, Samuel Watts (Verna) of Tatums, OK and Robert Earl (and wife) of Oklahoma City, OK; daughters, Maye Taylor (Michael) of Oklahoma City, OK and Maxine Swindall (Larry) of Tatums, OK. Earl is resting in God’s love with one grandson, Quincy Swindall of Tatums OK. He has temporarily separated from his treasured granddaughters, Ebony Swindall, Kortney Taylor and Brianna Taylor; grandsons, Roland Watts, Levar Swindall, Tyrell Brown, Tyson Brown and Tierre Watts; fourteen great grandchildren, all of Oklahoma City, OK; beloved nephew, Antwon Williams of Milwaukee, WI. As a result of Earl’s generous spirit and pleasant personality, he was loved by many. He later united with Flormae Watts
“Jackie” and fathered a stepson, Ponnie, of Michigan. Earl’s life was a great influence and his life impressions will forever remain in the lives of all he loved. For the past twenty years of Earl’s journey, he shared a union and his life with Shirley Watts and well-loved stepsons Tony Scott (Monica)of Flint, MI and Raphael Scott; mother-in-law, Leola Stone; sisters-in-law, Earlie Brooks (Ernest), Janice Scott, Shelia Love, Alicia Dantzler, Robin Jackson and Faye Stone; brothers-in-law, Doherty Scott and Daryl Stone; step grandchildren, Raphael Scott, Jr. and Jelayah Nicholson of Milwaukee, WI; and dear-to-heart friend, Lee Hayman of Flint MI. He was preceded in death by father-in-law, Isom Stone; brothers-in-law, Bob Crooms, Glen Stone, Willie Scott and Vincent Lowe; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Crooms, Carolyn Stone and Yvonne Isom. Earl Watts devoted a great deal of his time to family and loved ones. He also loved to fish, hunt, and was a great big moneymaking junk man. Earl was employed with General Motors from 1968 and retired from GM with loyal longevity and a record of excellent work ethics. On May 23, 2016, Earl quietly and peacefully departed life on this side. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Earl is survived by a host of loved ones in several states, including sisters, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. We are confident, I say, and willing “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Heaven’s Paradise Inspired by the beauty That each day tends to give, We set out on a journey To find how best to live. We walk by faith and not by sight As step-by-step we climb Upon this stairway, upward, Towards Heaven’s paradise. These steps are sometimes difficult, But each day made complete By treasured moments that we share And a promised place of peace. Finally our steps ascend Beyond the veil of life. Destiny unfolds in glory In Heaven’s paradise.