PAUL THOMAS WATTS, age 54, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation in Winchester following an extended illness.  Mr. Watts was born in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Pleas Oris Watts and Frances Estelle Sims Watts on October 22, 1971.  Mr. Watts was employed at American Saddlery in Chattanooga for several years.  He was then in construction work and specialized in tile work.  Mr. Watts enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and was an avid UT Vols fan.  He was described by his family as inheriting his fathers stubborn streak.  Mr. Watts will be greatly missed by his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Watts.  He is survived by his siblings; Dennis (Ruth Ann) Watts of Bradyville, Tenn., Patty Stills of Decherd, Granville (Tammy) Watts of Belvidere, Tenn., 6-nephews, 2-nieces and Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Services for Mr. Watts will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Chris Seals, officiating.  Visitation with the family will be held from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00.

Interment will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Belvidere, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services, LLC at 931-649-3585.