Terry Watts

Terry Mitchell Watts, 76, from Churchland NC, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on January 1st, 2026.

Terry was born on October 3rd, 1949, in Murphy, NC to Venson Burton Watts and Mattie Laney Watts, who proceed him in death, along with his 2 brothers Johnny Watts and Milton Watts and sister Judith Watts Hall.

His surviving family include his wife of 51 years, Kathy Talbert Watts, his son Christopher Daniel Watts, his baby girl, precious Punkin, all of the home and his daughter Tania Watts Byerly, son in law Teo Byerly, Teo’s kids Cody and Cory Byerly, his sisters Nancy Watts and Mitzi Watts Tysinger(Cecil) brother Tim Watts, sister in law Debbie Talbert and many nieces and nephews.

Terry was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, and a Purple Heart Recipient. He retired from PPG Industries and took up the life of camping with his wife and Punkin. Terry loved fishing, being in nature, sitting on his porch, any animal he came across and his family. He loved a good time and was fun to be around.

There will be a graveside service at Salisbury Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Sam’s Wish Fund- https://www.authoracare.org/give/sams-wish-fund, in memory of Terry Watts.