He worked at Faught Exxon Service Center in Little Rock, owned and operated Mobil Service Station in Monticello. He was appointed Sheriff and Collector of Drew County in 1970, elected Drew County Clerk in 1974 and 1976, and was elected Drew County Judge in 1980.
He was member of the Arkansas County Sheriff; Arkansas County Clerk; Arkansas County Judge Associations, and liaison for Governor Clinton. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monticello and member of the Kiwanis and Optimist Club.
Survivors include one son, Ordie Dale Watts (Monica) of Kentucky; one brother, Carl Watts of Monticello; four sisters, Lena Callender (Charles) of Fairbanks, Alaska, Betty Totten of Monticello, Joan Davidson of Little Rock and Sue Rodgers (Ervin) of Crossett; two granddaughters, Kim Hauk (Fred) of Dumas, Lynnda Watts of TX, one great-granddaughter, Hailee Hauk of Dumas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A very special thank you to Jessica Russell, his caregiver and also thanks to Hospice Home Care of Monticello.
Condolences(18)
John Hunter Jr.
Granville, OH Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Ordie took care of our family's vehicles. He was always honest, fair and a pleasure to be around.God Bless Ordie and his family.
Donna L. Jones (Watts)-Smith
Nixa, MO Thursday, December 16, 2010 My last conversation with Ordie was a couple of months ago when I visited him in his home. We talked about his salvation and he shared with me there was no doubt he was going home to be with the Lord. I'm glad his suffering is over.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cecil Wright
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 27, 2010 Sorry, I wasn't there, just read about it (11/27/10)--Farewell old friend, may you rest in peacejanice crosswhite
monticello, AR Sunday, November 21, 2010 Sorry to mr ordie you are in my prayersJames Barnes
wilmar now comox BC, AR Friday, November 19, 2010i was sorry to hear of Ordie's death.
Paul and Martha Dickson
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, November 17, 2010 To the entire Watts family, we were sorry to read about Ordie. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. May God comfort and guide you in this difficult time.Jane Jo Summerford
, TX Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Just want you to know I am thinking of you at this time and praying for your strength. God bless.Denise Frost Smith
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Dale, I was so sorry to hear about Ordie. I visited with him last year, (I think it was), at his house and we took a little trip down memory lane about Doug, me and Doug, you and Fran. It was a sweet visit.FOSTER FAMILY
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, November 15, 2010 GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL MR WATTS WAS NICE PERSON TO KNOW. HE DID A GREAT WORKcathy ellis davis
monticello, AR Monday, November 15, 2010 dale, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Rusty Feeser
Ringgold, GA Sunday, November 14, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Watts passing. He was a special man who helped to mold some of the young men in Monticello. I was close to Doug growing up and would always see Mr. Watts while playing and later on before leaving town. Special prayers go out to his family, to Dale, and to Mr. Watts who is now in a better place. We loved him and will miss him.PAUL & MARY MCHAN
COLUMBIA, TN Friday, November 12, 2010 SO SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF ORDIE, HE WAS A GOOD PERSON. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.Andy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, November 12, 2010 Sorry to hear of Mr. Ordie passing. He was a very nice guy and we really liked him. Always enjoyed seeing him at the dances we played. He will be missed. May God bless and comfort his family at this sad and difficult time.Pat Scifres Savage
Monticello, AR Friday, November 12, 2010 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Bobbie (Lasiter) Ross
Monticello, AR Friday, November 12, 2010 To the entire Watts family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all.Jerrye Beard
Star City, AR Friday, November 12, 2010 our prayers are with your family.Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Friday, November 12, 2010 I was so sorry to hear of Ordie's death. He was a wonderful person and mentor to so many people and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.Love to all of you,
Ruth
Carole Doss Rushing
Rison, AR Thursday, November 11, 2010 To the entire Watts family, I am so sorry to read of Ordie's passing. I know the suffering is over now but it's still so hard to give them up. I will keep all of you in my heart and prayers. May the Grace of God shine upon you all to guide you through this most difficult of times and give you the peace and comfort that only HE can.I love you all,
Carole