Rev Wayne Sisson Watts

Rev. Wayne Sisson Watts, age 77, passed away after a battle with Lymphoma on July, 16, 2013. He died peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on May 15, 1936 in Hamilton, Alabama. He graduated from Hamilton High School and attended Howard College.

He married his wife Patsy Williams of Fayette, Alabama on December 29, 1957, and celebrated their 55 in 2012. Their devotion and true love for one another has left a legacy that our family is sure to remember for generations. After they were married they took to heart the hymn lyrics, "Where ever He leads I'll go." Bro. Wayne pastored several churches throughout the state including:
a�� First Baptist Hackelburg (Hackelburg, AL)
a�� Pleasant Grove (Hamilton, AL)
a�� Rehobeth Baptist Church (Fayette, AL)
a�� First Baptist Belmont (Belmont, MS)
a�� Forest Hills Baptist Church (Florence, AL)
a�� Fairview Baptist Church (Florence, AL)
a�� First Baptist Church Winfield (Winfield, AL)
a�� Oakland Baptist Church (Corinth, MS)
a�� Highland Park Baptist Church (Muscle Shoals, AL)
a�� First Baptist Pinson (Pinson, AL)
a�� First Baptist Winfield (Winfield, AL)
a�� West End Baptist Church (Birmingham, AL)
a�� First Baptist Church Jemison (Jemison, AL)
a�� Colbert Heights Baptist Church (Tuscumbia, AL)
a�� Jekyll Island Chapel (Jekyll Island, GA)
a�� Calvary Baptist Church (Savannah, GA)


A turning point in Rev. Wayne's life was his first sermon at Rocky Ridge Baptist Church in present day Hoover, AL for a Howard College H.Day program. Hands shaking, he wandered to the woods, stage frightened before his introduction. The Lord calmed his hands and laid Isaiah 6: 1-8 on his heart. Since that moment he never stopped spreading the Gospel of Christ with power and conviction. He was an example to his children and grandchildren of what a Godly man should be. He always had time to help others and was known as someone who always put others first. He cared more than others thought wise, risked more than others thought was safe, dreamed more than others thought practical, and expected more than others thought was possible. He was able to be right and not boast, wrong and not alibi, poor and not covet, successful and not strut.Fail and not quit, and be honored and modest. He could be hurt and forget it, criticized and take it. Tempted and resist it and was always honest even when it hurt. Rev. Wayne Watts was considered a true man of faith. He was strong. He treasured his relationships with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed "bribing" them with ice cream after any family photo shoot. He was an avid Auburn fan and enjoyed attending games with his son and grandsons. He taught his family what it was to love one another and to enjoy each other's company. He taught them the importance of family first.

His family rejoices today knowing that this is not the end and they will soon see him again with our Lord, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patsy, his daughter Pam Lollar (Jim), his son Randy Watts (Miranda), daughter Stephanie Hunter (Jeff) and grandchildren Bo Lollar, Katie Davidson (Jared), Kellie Lollar, Ben Lollar, Andrew Watts, Jonathan Watts, and Peter Watts, Abigail Rogers (Blake), Rachel Hunter, and Rebecca Hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Watts and Vera, and by his brother Bill Watts
and his sister Estelle Watts. He is also survived by his brother Bert Watts and sister Reba
Howell.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held Friday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.respectively at Lighthouse Baptist Church (Toney, AL). The graveside service will be held Friday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Hamilton, AL). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wayne Watts Memorial Lighthouse Baptist Church (11460 Pulaski Pike Toney, AL 35570) and Russel Hill Cancer Foundation (3601 CCI Drive Huntsville, AL 35805). Please notate in memory of Rev. Wayne Watts.