Phillip Watts
April 8, 1959 ~ September 19, 2022
If you knew Phillip Watts, you remember him as being a “Good ol’ Boy”. Even though he was rough around the edges with a little cussing and a few scuffles, Phillip had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back if needed. Whether it was hunting, fishing, playing pool with friends at Humpy’s Bar or at the racetrack cheering on Joe and Stan, and being known as a “Jack of all Trades”, Phillip lived life to the fullest
Phillip was born April 8, 1959 in Jefferson City to the late John and Anna (Rannabargar) Watts. He grew up in Russellville and attended Russellville High School. On October 13, 2001, Phillip married LaDonna Allen in Centertown. He worked construction for Roger Voss Construction, Quality Exteriors and later for himself specializing in home construction. Phillip took pride in his work, always striving to make every detail perfect.
After several health issues, Phillip passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Capitol Region Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, LaDonna of Russellville, four children, Tawnya (Chris) Hopkins of Oak Grove, MO, Tanya Litton-Bailey of Jefferson City, Joshua (Kat) Watts of Jefferson City, Jamie Knipp of Lake of the Ozarks, seven grandchildren, Rhiannon (Isaiah) Hudgens, Allie and Gavin Hopkins, Megan Crocker, Lyla Litton, Quinten and Ivie Knipp, brother, Gregg (Nina) Watts of Lake of the Ozarks, two sisters, Carole (Vic) Allen of Jefferson City, Jackie Kay (Gary) Prenger of Centertown Brother-in-law Ralph Schulte of St. Martins, and several nieces and nephews. He was further preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Carl Watts and sister, Patricia Schulte.
A Celebration of Life for Phillip will be held at the Russellville City Park on Saturday, October the 15th. Friends are welcome to greet the family starting at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Trimble Funeral Homes, Russellville is assisting the family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
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I will always have the memories of us growing up and then the fun we all had when we would go down to Missouri Love You Phillip fly high
with the angels Rip..
I have known Phillip, most of my life, we had our good times, I will miss seeing him at Humpy’s, he was a special kind guy, He will be missed greatly.
Hugs and prayers Ladonna. God be with you in the coming days.
RIP Phillip
Prayers for comfort 🙏
I will never forget Phillip he was the friend anyone would want to have.
Loved dancing and giving my husband Jeff a hard time
Phillip was a great friend fir many many years. RIP Phillip prayers to you and your family 🙏
Prayers for Phillip and his family. Rest In Peace!
I knew Phillip he was a good man he will be missed
Of course you know I am sorry for your loss me and Philp had a Lotta good times together sometimes too much fun never forgotten
Memories of you
will be cherished always.
You will never
be forgotten.
– Forever Young –
Forever in our memories. Prayers to all of the family
Deepest sympathy to the family of Phillip. My prayers and Love go out to them.
May Phillip rest in peace in the arms of the Angels.
RIP Phillip..Such a character n never at a loss for words! You will be missed by so many n never forgotten! Prayers going out to Your loved ones at this most difficult time..
Phillip and myself have done a lot over the years we fought each other and we kicked peoples ass together that’s just the way we rolled in our younger day’s. RIp. Old Buddy
RIP Phil! We shared many good times at Shep’s shop. Your laugh was contagious!
Gregg and family, so sorry for your loss. Know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Phillip, you were a good friend… RIP