Larry Arnold Watts, 74, from Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with health issues.

He was born March 02, 1951, to his parents, George and Gwenn Watts, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death was his twin brother Barry, his sister Bonnie, brother Jamie, infant daughter, and infant granddaughter Nova Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Watts; his sons Jason Watts (Lauren), Aaron Watts (Helen), Dan Buckner (Carmella), daughter Amber Douglass (Barry), 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother Kim (Loretta), and several nieces and nephews.

He grew up in Detroit, Mich. He earned his high school diploma and Commercial Driver’s License. He drove eighteen wheelers for over thirty- five years through all the lower forty-eight states and parts of Canada.

He managed with his wife at a local antique store.

A celebration of life was held on October 9, 2025, from 5:00PM-7:00 PM at The Show Me Event Center in Cassville, Mo.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Online condolences and webcasting of the funeral services may be found at www.whitefuneralhome.org 417-847-8100 or 417-858-8400