of Conway, AR

July 18, 1947 - February 26, 2025

G. David Watts was born in Little Rock, AR on July 18, 1947 to Vernon and Ladine Watts and died on February 26, 2025 in Greenbrier, AR. David succumbed to complications from Parkinson's disease after a courageous battle.

David had a thirty-seven-year career in education, retiring from the Arkansas Department of Education. He served as a teacher, coach, principal and school improvement supervisor. His favorite educational role being ''coach''. He married the love of his life and soulmate, Candie Watts, on December 19, 2000, who was lovingly by his side until his departure. He was the father of three daughters and the grandfather of four grandchildren, all who were the light of his life. David loved being on the water with a fishing rod in his hand and the sunrise in his face. He always supported his Chicago Cubs, Dallas Cowboys and AR Razorbacks no matter what the record or the season.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ladine Watts; a sister, Judith Watts; a brother Dan Watts and son-in-law, David Zahrndt.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Candie Watts of Conway; three daughters, Cristi Elizabeth Watts of Waxahachie, TX, Haley Katherine (Stoney) Chumley of Searcy, AR and Emily Brooke Stokes of Sherwood, AR; four grandchildren, Julie Elizabeth Zahrndt of Dallas, TX, Andrew Thomas Zahrndt of Waxahachie, TX and Piper Reece and Presley Grae Chumley of Searcy, AR; one brother, Don (Kim) Watts of Perryville, AR and a host of family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025 with a celebration of life to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, AR.

A special thanks goes to Gentiva Hospice and Seeds of Love for their exceptional care throughout this difficult time.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com