March 4, 1945 ~ November 16, 2021 (age 76)
Kirby Watts, age 76, of Nakina, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in his residence. He was born March 4, 1945 in Columbus County, to the late Kirby Franklin Watts, Sr. and Allie Mae Redwine Watts. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Norma Watts.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Reaves Watts of the home, his son, Kirby Clint Watts (Kristen) of Tabor City, NC, his daughter, Angela “DeeDee” White (Mitchell) of Whiteville, his grandchildren, Kannon White, Kasen Watts and Ashlyn Watts, his brother, Robert Watts (Sarah) of Nakina, his sisters, Retha Pressley of Indian Trail, Elaine Nix (Tommy) of Charlotte, Erma Billings of Charlotte, Sylvia Warren (Buster) of Nakina, Pam Ward (Roger) of Whiteville, and Carol Ray (Glenn) of Lake Waccamaw, his brother-in- laws, Stevie Jacobs, Glenn Reaves and Jerry Reaves (Robin).
Kirby was a longtime member of Nakina Baptist Church. He was a superintendent of Ashland Construction Company.
The family will host a time of visitation Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Peacock Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Nakina Baptist Church with Rev. Darryl Hester and Rev. Colton Reaves officiating. Burial will follow in the Watts Family Cemetery.
