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Jim Wolfe, Col USAF Ret
October 21, 2023
I had the honor to work for General Watts in his final years of active duty. I will always remember him as leader and gentleman. My thoughts and prayers for his family and his eternal peace.
Mr JR.
October 11, 2023
My condolences.
Preston McLaughlin
October 7, 2023
To the entire Watts Family, our condolences on the passing of a great Warrior, Scholar, Husband, Father and Grandfather. A true pillar of strength for his Alma Mater. God Bless you and your family.
Very Respectfully,
Preston McLaughlin. `83
Brigadier General USAF (Ret.) Gary and Barby Hahn
October 7, 2023
To the Watts family,
Barby and I send our deepest sympathy and regrets on the passing of General Watts and also for his family. I had the honor of working directly for him as the Assistant Deputy Comptroller of the Air Force from 1987 to 1989. He was, in all ways, an outstanding Air Force leader and one of most intelligent and finest gentleman I had known during my 31 year career. He set an example of excellence for all of us and continued to in his amazing second career at the Citadel and in private business. I will carry the fondest memory of him for the rest of my life.
Kind Regards,
Gary and Barby Hahn
Stacey Strickland
October 6, 2023
There likely was no other man that was better suited to be President of The Citadel. Condolences to the family and friends of this great man and humble leader.
Ted Vick
October 6, 2023
RIP LTG Watts...you were always a gentleman and brought great credit to our alma mater...it´s an enormous achievement to come from such a humble rural area and to impact the world as you have...God bless you and your family...thank you for your selfless service to all of us...Ted Vick `95
Antoinette R.
October 6, 2023
Prayers for the Watts family, so very sorry for your loss.
Richard Gomez
October 6, 2023
General Watts, a fine gentleman and extraordinary!
RIP!
Jane and family, sorry for your loss, surrounded by great memories!
LtCol Robert M. Gee, USAF (ret)
October 5, 2023
It was an honor to have served under him. He was a great leader, a great commander, and a great man. May he Rest in Peace and may God comfort the family.
Karen Killen
October 5, 2023
We send our sympathy to Jane and her wonderful family. It was an honor to get to know General watts and the family. We are especially attached to Lesa and Bud and their family with a friendship that spans Forty years. We wish we could be there with all of you during this difficult time. Sending our love and prayers!!
Karen and Jim Killen
Lewis Spearman
October 5, 2023
Finest Man and best friend.
Robert Parnell
October 5, 2023
Thank you for your service to our Country.
Martha Duvall Jones
October 4, 2023
With deep respect and love,
Martha Duvall Jones
Alex Sanders
October 4, 2023
General Watts was a patriot and a war hero.
President was a great college president and a
loyal alumnus of his alma mater.
Bud watts was my friend and rote model.
I will never forget him.
Alex Sanders
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