Ricky Sheppard Watts

September 21, 1964 - September 7, 2021

Mr. Ricky Sheppard Watts, 56, of Pageland, SC passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. Mr. Watts was born on September 21, 1964 in Monroe, NC to the late Isaac Watts and Connie Mae Jordan Watts. He was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church in Jefferson, SC and retired from CM Tucker Lumber. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler's fan and raised Pure Bloodline Boar Goats. Because of his love for the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Ricky always loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his half-brothers, Donald Watts and Ralph Watts. Ricky is survived by his wife, Kathy Kirkley Watts of Pageland; daughter, Julie Deese (Austin) of Jefferson, SC; son, Joel Hargrove; brother, Marty Watts (Missy) of Monroe, NC; sister, Elaine Watts Parker (Steve) of Monroe, NC; half-brothers, Isaac Lee Watts (Glenda), Bobby Watts (Brenda), Jerry Watts (Amy), Carroll Watts and Roger Watts; half-sister, Yvonne; sisters in law, Sue Watts and Dianne Watts; grandchildren, McKenzie Hargrove and Kaden Hargrove both of the home, Savana Roscoe and Brody Roscoe both of Ruby, SC, Silas Deese and Coleman Deese both of Jefferson, SC; nephews, Isaac Watts and Zac Miles; nieces, Ashley Helms, Crystal Hilbert, Zoe Watts and Jennifer Cook; special brother, Tyronne Covington and special friend, Jody Porter. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Baumgartner Funeral Home in Pageland, SC with Pastor James Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baumgartner Funeral Home, PO Box 249, Pageland, SC 29728. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Watts family.