WATTS, Thomas "Tom" - b. August 12, 1963 - d. August 24, 2020

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Thomas "Termite" Watts, age 57, of Howard, Kansas, passed away August 24, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born August 12, 1963 in Eureka, Kasns to Kenneth and Ruth (Crittenden) Watts.  He grew up alongside one sister, Christy, and attended West Elk Schools.

Tom worked several jobs throughout his life including being a heavy equipment operator for Sherwood Construction Company, working as a pulling unit hand for B & J Well Service, construction work for Johnson Drywall building homes, truck driver for Frank Bills, and most recently, driving a truck as a self-employed truck driver/owner.

Tom lived life fully.  What other people thought didn't concern him.  He did what he wanted, and he did it when he wanted to do it.  He liked to fish and shoot guns, and he really liked sitting at Sweet & Spicy Restaurant in Howard talking to people.  He was very proud of being a volunteer firefighter for the City of Howard as well as the Elk County Rural Fire Department.  He loved helping with the Jaws of Life when needed.

Tom is survived by his mother, Ruth Watts of Howard, Kansas; sister, Christy Tyler and Don Smith of Howard, Kansas; nephews, Kenny (Miranda) Tyler of Derby, Kansas and Billy (Harley) Tyler of Wamego, Kansas; niece, Heather (Ben) Houchin of Howard, Kansas; and ten great-nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Watts.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.  Memorial donations in Tom's name can be made to Countryside Funeral Home to help with final expenses.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)