Keith "Bubba" Allen Watts' Obituary
Keith Allen “Bubba” Watts, 55, passed away on January 13, 2018 in Humboldt, KS. He was born on November 20, 1962 in Arkansas City, KS to Gerald Dean and Margie Lee (Smith) Clay. He graduated from Winfield High School before making his home in Humboldt, KS.
Keith married LaDonna Shields in Chanute, KS on August 14, 1998. She survives at their home.
Keith was a loving family man and loved being a dad and grandpa. He loved animals and thought the world of his dog, Abby. Keith enjoyed outdoor activities and fishing was one of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. Keith had many friends and was known to help others any chance he got and would give the shirt off his back, if needed. He worked for Koch Industries for almost 15 years where he enjoyed traveling worldwide before starting his current employment at B & W Trailer Hitches where he has worked for 19 years.
Survivors include:
Wife:
LaDonna Watts of their home
Children:
Austin Miller and wife Garylynn of Winfield, KS
Chris Koch and wife Shawn of Valley Center, KS
Nichole and husband Shawn Orton of Clever, MO
Aaron Koch of Chanute, KS
Lacey Brown of Winfield, KS
Molly Brown of Winfield, KS
Ruth Hawkinson of Chanute, KS
Siblings:
Robert Braden and wife Bridget of Humboldt, KS
Catherine Crabtree of Danville, AR
Carol Angleton and husband Dwight of Humboldt, KS
Cheryl Anderson of Humboldt, KS
18 Grandchildren
2 Nephews
4 Nieces
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Margie Clay.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home – Johnson Chapel. A service will take place on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Church of Christ in Chanute, KS at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, KS. Memorials have been suggested to Deer Creek Animal Hospital and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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