Garland Joseph Watts, Sr. of Heavener, Oklahoma was born November 13, 1939 in Andrews, Texas to Arthur and Ruby (Putnam) Watts and passed away on January 29, 2024 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 84.
He is survived by:

Three sons:
Joey Watts and wife Rochelle of the Hontubby Community
Timothy Watts and wife Stephanie of Howe, Oklahoma
Stephen Watts and wife Ramona of Fanshawe, Oklahoma
One daughter:
April Terry and husband Bobby of Fayetteville, Arkansas
11 grandchildren:
Clint Watts, April Keller, Jolee Carter, Derrek Williams, Erin Watts, Jake Watts, Jon Watts, Andrew Alexander, Sarai Roop, Kimberly Terry, and Lacie Terry
22 great-grandchildren:
Maddisyn Roop, Christopher Brown, Jensen Shipman, Sooner Williams, Grace Williams, Chloe Crane, Mia Crane, Dominick Crane, Charlotte Watts, Olivia Watts, Theodore Watts, Zack Watts, Annie Watts, Gracie Watts, Ben Watts, Christa Keller, Cambri Keller, Annslee Keller, Harlan Shrock, Azlan Shrock, Kylen Keller, and Dexter Carter
Numerous nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, Sr. and Ruby Watts; and his wife, Linda Watts.
Garland was a longtime resident of the area, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a retired Defense Auditor for the Defense Contract Audit Agency. He was a member, a deacon and a Sunday school teacher for Faith Baptist Church. Garland loved telling jokes. He dearly loved spending time with his family and friends. Garland will be deeply missed by many whom loved and knew him. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, and friend.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2024 at Springhill Cemetery Pavilion in Howe, Oklahoma with Brother David Hardin officiating. Military honors will be provided by Poteau D.A.V. Chapter #63. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: His family
Viewing will be from Noon until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday; 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Friday at the funeral home.
Graveside Service
Friday, February 2, 2024
2:00 PM
Springhill Cemetery Pavilion
Howe, Oklahoma