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Reverend Maurice Watts

Passed 01/26/2021

Obituary For Reverend Maurice Watts

Reverend Maurice Watts, 60, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Providence Health Hospital in Columbia, SC. He was the son of Samuel Mingo, Jr. and Mary Ann Watts Gilchrist. Reverend Watts joined Bright Light Baptist Church at a young age. He was currently an associate pastor at Saint John Baptist Church in Columbia, SC at the time of his demise.

Reverend Watts was employed by the Reception Medical Clinic at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC.

Survivors include his wife, Daphne Ann Louallen Watts; two daughters, LaShonda L. Eaddy and Hannah Patrise Watts; his parents; two granddaughters, Jillian A. Eaddy and Jordyn A. Eaddy; brothers, Larry Duncan, Darrell Mingo, Ricky Mingo, Reginald “Red” Watts, Sam Mingo III, Ron Truesdale, Anthony Gilchrist; sisters, Mesharon Watts Moore, Sherlynn Mingo, Adrian Harris, LaTese Mingo, Karen Mingo, and Sherrie Watts.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 2393 New Hope Rd Heath springs SC 29058 with burial in the Lancaster Memorial Park Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Reverend Christopher Harris.

Viewing will be 3:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at Stewart Funeral Home.


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Maurice I miss you so much, get your rest I will see you again, you were always there for me it's hard but I'm getting through. Love Mesharon

My deepest condolences to the Watts family, Maurice was a big brother to me and would share joyful words of encouragement. I remember being on the marching band with Maurice and admired his love for the Tuba. He inspired me and i am sure many others in LIFE to LIFE! Reginald (class mate) and family my prayers are for your comfort and peace.

Love you all, William L. Samuel and family

Mrs.Daphne I extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family, Reverend Watts loved the Lord with all his heart and was a true man of God. He had so much biblical knowledge and yet so humble, and made Sunday school even better!!!! Love you and praying for comfort and strength only our heavenly Father can give to you and Hannah. Nakina Durant-ST John Baptist Church

To the Watts Family, praying for your strength and encouragement during this difficult time.

To my brother I'm going to miss you rest easy brother I miss our days together from your brother Anthony

To the Watts family... We are praying for you and sent our deepest condolences. Remember the best is yet to come! Jasper Sr. Jasper Jr and Jasper 3rd

May God give you peace during your time of sorry.

May God give you peace during your time of sorry.

May God comfort you during this time of sorrow

To the Watts family, May God keep you all in His arms and care. With deepest sympathy. Albert & Barbara Lee (Saint John Baptist Church)

To the Watts family, you have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers will be with you and family. Keep the faith and god will see you through. Albert & Barbara Lee (Saint John Baptist Church)

To the Watts Family, my family and I will never forget the genuine love that the Watts family showed us when we first joined Saint John Baptist Church. We will always remember Rev. Watts for his willingness to help, words of inspiration and that bright smile. My prayers are with the family and Rev. Watt's memory will forever be in our hearts.

Love Germaine Raines (Saint John Baptist Church)

May the work and life Rev. Watts lived speak for him. Rev. Watts was genuine as an husband, father,nurse, friend and preacher. Thank God for him being an associate of mine.

God bless you Daphne and the family during your time of bereavement. I know your heart hurts but continue to keep your hands in God's hands and he will guide your ❤ in peace. Blessings- Machele McCoy

So sorry for your lost I worked with Maurice at HS and I will never forget him. Keeping your family in prayers..God bless!

The Watts family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest on Mr. Watts. Mrs Strachan, RMC/Ft. Jackson, SC.

My condolences to the family of Maurice. We worked together at Springs years ago and he will truly be missed. Praying for the family during your lost of a good man the followed the word.

Reverend Maurice Watts beautiful smile will be missed and his ability to plan events for the family.

Love, Charlie & Patricia Jordan

To the Watts Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord continue to comfort and strenghten you. Thomasina Mckenzie ( Saint John Baptist Church )

Daphne I am so deeply heartfelt you sorry! I totally empathize with you and here as needed. Praying for all of you, esp you. I know the road you will travel having spent a lifetime with a strong, loving, & devoted husband, father, Preacher; in every Avenue of life needed. My heart hurts for you!

Maurice you will definitely be missed. We had some good times in grandma house. Memories will last forever. Continue to rest on. Love Eunice, Brenda, Yolanda and Wanda.

Maurice, we were raised together.Red and I will miss you so much, you taught us so much, protected us and prayed for us, you were called by God to preach the word and you did, you became a husband, father, granfather, you were so much more to our family. God took you with him on that Tuesday morning, we love you so much but God heart is bigger than ours, you are ok now no more pain,no more sleepless nights. Daphne & Hannah will be ok they love you so much, get you rest you are in Gods bosom. I'm saying see you later not good by, I will see you again. Love Mesharon

I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My prayers are with you always. I will never forget his kindness as my roommate at Durham Business College. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. Stanley Ervin

My heart aches to hear this news about the passing of my dear friend and former roommate at Durham Business College. Reverend Maurice Watts created so many beautiful memories; a life that we can truly celebrate even as we grieve. You have my heart's deepest sympathies.

Rev Watts you're truly missed.My condolences to Daphne,daughters and siblings.You was a God fearing man with a humble spirit.Rest in the God's arms. Mrs.Jones,Ft. Jackson

Rev Watts you are truly missed.My heart goes out to your wife, daughters and siblings. You was a God fearing man with a humble spirit.Rest in God's arm. Mrs. Jones,/Ft. Jackson

So sorry to hear of Rev. Watts transition to heaven. We worked at Springs Hospital for years. He was one of the best nurses there. Very knowledgeable and quick. Such a good man.

My prayers are continuously with you all during this time and always. We know to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. While working with Rev. Watts I got to know that his daily walk was with Him anyways so he is now just amongst His presence even closer. I thank God for allowing me to be one of Rev. Watts sisters in Christ. As I stated to you before, if for any reason you need me I am here. Praying for you all for strength and endurance through these times and Always. Twyla A. Eitson TMC Fort Jackson

Thinking of you, The Watts family at this difficult time. God will comfort and give you peace. With sympathy to the family. From Perry Taylor and Family

Cousin Daphne, Hannah, and Lashonda, we are praying for your strength during this most difficult time. Cousin Maurice will be greatly missed! Love you all!!❤️❤️❤️

My heart breaks along with yours, Daphne. I pray that God's love and peace will overtake you so much that all you feel is His comfort. We are praying for you and your family. Love, Ann Jordan, Pauline Jordan and Pauli Vinson

"God's Love and Our Prayers" Mary Elder and family

The Gaither family - praying that God strengthen, bless and keep the family during these trying times.

Praying the understanding sympathy of those who care will be a comfort to you now, and know that we are praying for you will bring peace to your heart in these difficult times.

Reverend Mack and Hilda D. Gadsden

My Heartfelt sympathies to my Watts and Mingo families, the Bible tells us that Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal. Our hearts are very very heavy, but as Christians we still have Joy down deep in ours Hearts, although we are sad, we mourn, we shed many tears, but we know God is still in charge. We have to keep the Faith, keep believing in the Word of God, Lord you said I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you. Father God thank you keep up safe under the Blood of Jesus. Amen....

My prayers are with you and your Family. God will comfort you Always. Love. Helen Brooks and Family

Daphne, children, & Watts Family, Been sending up prayers for all of you. God's got this And He will see you through --as He orders your steps in His Word..& His Way. Cuz Aster Truesdale.

My Sincere condolences to the family. May God grant you His peace at this most difficult time. Cynthia Hough Pharr

My Sincere condolences to the family. May God grant you His peace at this most difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Daphne, Hannah and family. We are praying that God continues to give you strength during this difficult time. Rev. Watts will be greatly missed. Eric and Jacqueline Gill and Family

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Rest assured it is dark right now but the Son and the Sun will shine again. Praying much for you. Yvonne Patton, York,SC

Sister Watts please know we are praying for you and the entire family. God is good even in the midst of this. Rock Hill MWMW, Rock Hill, SC

Rev. Maurice Watts will certainly be missed by all who knew him. He loved God and his Family,to the fullest. May he Rest in Peace, on the other shore! J'Ronald and Clara F. Watts

My sincere condolence to Mrs. Daphne, Hannah and the rest of the family. Rev. Watts will be missed! He was an awesome teacher of God's Word. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His servants." Psalm 116:15 God treasures the death of His people, for in their passing, He welcomes them home.

Sincerely, Uneala L Stovall

My sincere condolences to the entire family D

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Stewart Funeral Home, Inc. | Heath Springs, SC

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