Rodger Allen Watts, Sr., 69 of Rockville, passed to the Lord’s hands Friday, February 14, 2025, at home. He was a lifelong Professional Truck Driver. He was born on September 29, 1955, in Huntington, Indiana to Kenneth A. Watts and Wilma Hill Watts.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Penny Starrett Watts whom he married December 16, 1991; also surviving, his father Kenneth Watts Sr. of Greenback, Tennessee; children, Rodger Allen lI (Melissa) Watts of North Vernon, Cassandra (Brad) Beach of Rockville, Kenneth ( Brooke) Chastain of Franklin; siblings, Kenny (Chris) Watts, Jacquie (J.D. Dalton) Gioertz, Kelly (Linda) Watts, Kim (Roger) Conrad, Heidi (Larry) Lee and Chuck Banks; eight grandchildren, Rodger,Jr., Kadelyn, Alicia, Elijah, Ivy Rose, Tennyson, Cooper and Abigail; five great-grandchildren, Waylon, Adalynn ,Ryker, Daulton, and Delani Watts.
He grew up in Kern River California where he graduated from High School, moving back to Indiana in the early 1970’s. He began his trucking career at the age of 21 and was currently working for Rob Patterson Trucking in Terre Haute. Many would say he was “A Legend” A true great loyal friend to those he loved. Family was everything and from the words of his grandchildren could not even begin to give a glimpse into whom this great man was. That their grandpa always made a great effort to be around for the biggest extreme achievable adventures. Doing so many things he didn’t have to. With his stories and adventures on the road or sending them to the moon on the tree swing , or being the best hide and seek champion and being funny and making them laugh . But always managed to because that is just who the greatest grandpa, husband and man he is. He will be missed by all who had the honor to know him. The family will host a celebration of life March 22 in Rockville.
Memorials may be made to Parke-Vermillion FOP, PO Box 323, Rockville, IN 47872 in his memory.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockville.
Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.
