Francis Wilton Watts, 93, of California, MD, departed this life on August 11, 2023 to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on May 10, 1930 in Great Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Rose Ann (Evans) Watts and the late Richard J. Watts, Sr. Francis was the loving husband of the late Mary Margaret (Combs) Watts, "Bea", who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph F. Watts (Dorothy) and Kenneth R. Watts (Cindy), his daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Watts, his sister-in-law, Louise Combs, his nephews Charles Combs, Jr. and Willy Dean, his niece, Leilani Erdolino, Sunny Culp, Lilly Matheny, and Hellen Dean, his grandchild Jennifer Watts, and his great-grandchild Shane. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his sons Dennis L. Watts, Joshua C. Watts, and David W. Watts, as well as his brother Richard J. Watts, Jr.

Francis graduated from Great Mills High School, after which he joined the newly formed United States Air Force, and after basic he was stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. After serving in the United States Air Force, he landed a job at Patuxent River Naval Air Station where he could continue his fixation of aircraft and retired in 1985. Francis held a private pilot license and spent many hours flying and maintaining his 1948 Ryan Navion. He was also a Maryland Licensed Master Well Driller. Francis had a passion for the Bible and would never miss a chance to preach to whom would listen.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with Father Ryan Braam officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Ridge, MD.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.