Michael Clyde Watts

Michael Clyde Watts, age 57, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at his home in St. Joe, Arkansas. He was born in, Harrison Arkansas on September 18th, 1968, to Solomon Noah Watts and Georgia Elaine Arthur Watts Cranfill.

In Mike's early years he quickly took to his, self-appointed role as a protector. His sister, Linda Joe, was his first assumed responsibility. He watched over her like a parent. Even though still in school himself, he would “matter of fact-ly” set anyone straight he thought was mistreating her, even the teachers.

Mike enjoyed hobbies such as hunting, especially with Lady his Baby, and fishing for small mouth bass in the Arkansas waters.

Even still, there wasn't anything that could trump his undying loyalty to fulfill his presumed duty to serve any need whenever possible.  His hobby, you could say, was learning and living via humility. Anyone within his scope, friend or foe in need, to them he owed his best. His pride would rest in his selfless service to not just his family, but his entire community. It is said that their logging crew would average 5 loads a day, two of them prepped each day before the sun arose by Mike alone. 

He is preceded in death by his mother Elaine Arthur; two siblings, Vera Jo and Peter Brian Watts. 

Survivors include his father, Solomon Watts; two sons Jorden and Cody Watts; two grandsons Isaiah and Garrett Watts; one sister Linda Joe Watts; and brothers Curtis Elliot and Ferrell Elliot; his friend Angie and many other family and friends who will mourn his passing.    

A Graveside Service will be held at 3pm, Saturday, April 25, at Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas

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