Gordon Carroll Watts, 82, fondly known as “Papa,” of Clear Brook, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Gordon was born on October 29, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Gordon “Bill” Tayman Watts and Laura Elizabeth (Wildberger) Watts. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a BT3 (E-4) during the Vietnam Era from 1962 to 1966.

A skilled craftsman, Gordon worked as a welder for Clear Brook Welding, Allied Engineering, Miller Machine, Valley Protein and Watts Welding Service, as well as fabricating and installing safety guards for machinery at Crown Cork and Seal. He hung up his welding helmet and retired at age 75.

Gordon was a devoted member and Elder of Galilee Christian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Winchester Post and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Winchester.

He married the love of his life, Elta Mae (Hodgson) Watts, on June 5, 1966, at Galilee Christian Church.

Along with his wife of 60 years, Gordon is survived by his children, Kelly Lynn Watts Fletcher (Richie) and Gordon Scott Watts (Michele); his sisters, Patricia Sussan (Charles); his brothers, Donald Watts and Mark Lee Watts; four grandchildren, Tiffany Roper (TJ), Derek Fletcher (Emily), Brittany Saville (Matt), and Holly Fletcher (Jonathan); 12 great-grandchildren, Will Roper, Landon Roper, Brayden Roper, Grayson Roper, Liam Fletcher, Sadie Fletcher, Alexis Saville, Alexa Watts, Brady Saville, Elayna Fletcher, Kasen Hedrick, and Ella Hedrick; and one great-great-grandchild, Micah Roper. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his dear church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters-in-law, Gail Watts and Dianna Watts.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A service will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Galilee Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. Pastors Richard Rexrode and Roy Riley will officiate. A reception will be held after the service at the fellowship hall.

The pallbearers will be Richie Fletcher, Derek Fletcher, TJ Roper, Will Roper, Landon Roper, Brayden Roper and Grayson Roper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Tidwell, and Gene Wise.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gordon’s honor to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at help.dav.org or Tunnel 2 Towers at t2t.org.