William Joseph Watts, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Medilodge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Holland, MI. He was born May 14, 1944. As an infant he was adopted by Joe and Thelma Watts. William was a proud member of the United States Navy and he retired from the General Electric Company. At a later age, William traveled in Texas to find his biological family, his parents preceded him in death. William is survived by his brother David (Janet) Rasmussen; his sisters, Wilma Brabon, in Plainwell, MI, and Carolyn Bair, in South Haven, MI; a half-brother Larry (Linda) Wilcox in Lawrence, MI. Surviving family members in Texas, DG Volk, William Volk, Michael Volk, Denny Volk and sister, Paula. William is also survived by his daughter, Samantha (Chris) Brent; step-daughter, Denise DeMond and Rebecca Laarman; his grandchildren, Christopher, Travis, Katie, Autumn, Sierra, Zachary, Danielle, Kaleb, Jayden, Shelby, Hunter, Emma, Cassie and Sean Paul; and many nieces and nephews. William is preceded in death by his son, William Watts Jr. and step-daughter, Melissa Laarman. His step grandson, Hunter, was very special to Bill and he had done so many things for him right up until the end. Also special friends, Ken and Elizabeth Remington. A visitation to honor William Watts will be held on January 9, 2018 at Chappell Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with service to be held at 11:00 AM. Chappell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest registry can be found by visiting www.chappellfuneralhome.com. . Service Details. Visitation Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 | 10:00am - 11:00am Chappell Funeral Home 637 W. Main St. Fennville, Michigan 49408 Service Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 | 11:00am Chappell Funeral Home 637 W. Main St. Fennville, Michigan 49408