David L. Watts, age 63, of Benton City, WA passed away March 20, 2002.  David was born August 11, 1938 in Butte, Montana.  He moved to the Tri-City area with his family in 1942.  In 1964, he married Nancy Franklin and they had 2 sons.  They lived in Portland, OR from 1964 to 1974.  In 1974, they moved to Benton City.

David was a sheet metal worker with Westinghouse and retired in 1996.  His retirement gave him the opportunity to play more golf, the game he loved.  Most mornings he could be found on the Horn Rapids Golf Course.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, son, Bret and wife, Tressa, daughter-in-law, Valerie, brother, Jim and wife, Sharon, brother, Bob, sister, Shirley James and husband, Richard, grandsons, Tyler and Brandon, granddaughters, Breanna and Kendall, mother-in-law, Gerry Jervis, brothers-in-law, Monty Franklin and wife, Michie, Tim Franklin and wife, Paula, and numerous nephews and nieces that he had a close relationship with.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margaret Watts, son, Scott, fathers-in-law, Darrell Franklin and Al Jervis and sister-in-law, Monica Watts.

His circle of love included many other friends and co-workers.  His pride and joy in life were his sons and grandchildren.  Each one had a special place in his heart.  He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, at 12:00 noon at Einan’s Funeral Home, with a reception following at Jim Watts home, 873 View Dr., Richland.

Visitation will be held at Einan’s from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 805 S. Auburn, Kennewick, WA 99336.