Ronald Watts: Tabor City

1951 – 2019

     Ronald “Ronnie” Watts of Tabor City died Sunday, Feb. 3, in the McLeod Loris hospital. He was 67.

     Born Aug. 27, 1951 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Coley Blease Watts and Estie Mae Strickland Watts.

     He is survived by his wife, Sune Young Watts of the home; one daughter, Billie Jo Tyler and husband Anthony of Tabor City; two sons, Ronald Wayne Watts and wife Amy of Green Sea, and Cade Watts of Tabor City; two brothers, Roger Dale Watts and David Earl Watts, both of Tabor City; three sisters, Retha Cribb of Wilmington, Ann Williamson of Kanapolis, and Jenny Daniels of Green Sea; four grandchildren, Zack Watts, Brianna Tyler, Preston Watts and Cody Watts.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Watts; and two brothers, CB Watts and John Watts.

     Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.

     Funeral services were planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel, burial following in Carolina Cemetery.

     A guest register is available here.