Alfred Truman "Jack" Watts

Alfred Truman “Jack” Watts, 84, passed away on September 15, 2018. Jack was born on August 7, 1934 to Frank Washington Watts and Mae Etta Martiner in Thrifty, Texas. He married the love of his life, Jean A. Voegele, 61 years ago on November 16, 1957. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 22 at First Baptist Church Benbrook.Interment: Aledo Brown Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, September 21 at White’s Funeral Home Weatherford. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas. Carrying out his father’s wishes, Jack continued the family business, Watts Drilling Company, started in 1946 to the present-day operations. His passion and work ethic made Jack the ‘go-to’ both day and night for many of his customers. This commitment to his work resulted in Jack becoming known to many as the “Well Man”. While work was considered downtime for Jack, he also enjoyed spending time at his ranch caring for his cattle, donkeys, deer, turkey and hummingbirds. Jack’s other passion was his commitment to his family and the many people in his life. Never meeting a stranger, Jack was always willing to help with anything needed. Jack was also a Air Force veteran as well as being a third degree Master Mason and thirty second degree Scottish Rite Moslah Shriner. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean A. Voegele; children, Alfred Tad Watts, Tim Watts, Torre Watts Holbrooks, Toby Watts and their spouses; five grandchildren and their spouses, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Joy Allen and Dorothy Williamson; brother, Frank; and numerous extended family and friends.