Timothy Watts, age 55, of Leland, passed away January 11, 2019.

He was born February 26, 1963, in Wilmington to the late Elbert and Lucille F. Watts. Timothy served honorably in the US Marines. He was a member of the Pine Valley Church of God, a long-time fire-fighter in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, and a hard-core Dallas Cowboys fan. Timothy was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Left to remember Timothy are his fiancée, Tina Jackson of Leland; children, Kathy Gurganus (Kenny) of Burgaw, NC; Emily Benton (Jeff) of Wilmington, NC, Chris Watts of Wilmington, NC, Johnathon Watts (Bethany) of Wilmington, NC; and Braydon Watts of Bolivia NC; sister, Yolanda Hickman of Wilmington, NC; and grandchildren, Damon, Aiden, Damien, Bryson, Josh, McKenzie, and Hayden.

A memorial service will be held 5PM Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Pine Valley Church of God. The family will see friends an hour prior to the service.