Ronnie “Buck” Watts

Ronnie “Buck” Watts, age 68, of Demorest, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Born on June 10, 1955, in Clayton, he was the son of the late Charlie Watts and Shirley Watts Welborn.  Mr. Watts was an auto mechanic for many years, who also worked in carpentry and caretaking lake property.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and especially spending time with his family.

Survivors include wife of 45 years, Landie Darnell Watts of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Watts (Emily) of Mt. Airy; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Allen (Kasey) of Cornelia, and Angela Hogan (Anthony) of Demorest; grandchildren, Lexie Hansen, Tayler Allen, Justin Rumsey, Drayson Rumsey, Braelynn Watts, Kiley Minter, Logan Minter, and Bryson Payne; great-grandchild, Boone Rumsey; sisters, Marie Lang of Cornelia, Gail Welborn, and Dennia Pankey both of Hollywood; stepmother, Pat Watts of Clayton; stepfather, Bill Welborn of Hollywood; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.