Robert (Steve) Watts

October 4, 1932 - May 21, 2021

Robert ( Steve) Watts 88, of Taylorsville passed away Friday May 21,2021 surrounded by his love ones at his home. Steve was born Tuesday Oct. 4, 1932 in Alexander County to the late John Culberson Watts and Nettie Barnes Watts. Steve served our country in the Amy Stationed in Hawaii. Steve was a graduate of Taylorsville High School, Lenoir Rhyne College and Appalachian State University. He taught in Frankfurt Germany for two years. While there he toured many European Countries. He also taught in Miami, Florida, Watauga County, N.C., Alexander County, Columbia College. Columbia, S.C. Steve served as the Principal of Wittenberg Elementary School for 20+ years. Steve was survived by his wife of 53 years Dianne Annas Watts of the home . He was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Taylorsville. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by three brothers, Kelly (Mae) Watts, Floyd ( Evelyn) Watts and Harry Watts, three Sisters Marie (Pete) Robinette, Margaret (Gene) Rathje ,and Madge (Ted) Little. In addition to his wife Steve was Survived by a son Robert Anthony Watts and a daughter Heidi Elizabeth Watts both of Taylorsville, Two nieces and seven nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and several great great nieces and nephews, three furry friends, Maggie, Rosko, Daysi. A Private graveside service will be conducted Thursday May 27,2021 at the Taylorsville Cemetery. No formal visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Taylorsville 1st Baptist Church P.O. Box 305 Taylorsville N.C. 28681 or Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, N.C.28658 Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Steve Watts family.