Thomas "Tommy" Michael Watts

Thomas "Tommy" Michael Watts of Pittsboro, MS, passed away at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, on November 12, 2026, at the age of 76. Tommy was born to Harrell and Ethel Watts on January 3, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee.

A dedicated welder and fabricator, Tommy spent his career in the manufacturing industry; he worked for Weyerhaeuser and Columbia Gulf before becoming self-employed. He graduated from Overton High School in 1968 and went on to earn his Associate's Degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Tommy cherished time spent with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren: Lexie Kirby, Lane Thomas Watts, Katie Watts, Maylie Watts, and Sydnie Gunter. He is also survived by his daughter, Pansye (Carey) McMillan of Pittsboro, MS, son, Pepper Watts of Pittsboro, MS, as well as his sisters, Diane Ragland and Patsy (Gerald) Wallis both of Faulkner, MS. He leaves behind a host of nieces and a nephew who will dearly miss him, including Tommy Wohlfarth, Ryksie Brown, Christy Wilbanks, Brandon Daughtry, and Jeanine Herman.

A member of Old Town Baptist Church, Tommy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including spending time outdoors, deer hunting, and playing golf.

Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Sue Bryant Watts; mother, Ethel Cox Watts; father, William Harrell Watts; and nephew, Michael Ragland.

Service time and date will be posted at a later time.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Old Town Baptist Church.
C/O Steve Bryant
51 CR 107
Pittsboro, MS 38951

The staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Watts Family. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.