Pastor William "Bill" C Watts

William (Bill) C. Watts 74, passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1948 to the late Robert Jeremiah (Jerry) Watts and Dorothy Watts Arnette of West Columbia, SC. Bill was a graduate of Walterboro High School and completed Carolina’s School of Ministry. He was the current pastor of Lugoff Faith Church of the Nazarene, and previously pastored churches in York, Rock Hill, Sumter, and Pelion. Before entering the ministry he served as a store manager at Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Rachael Moody Watts, his two sons, William “Craig” (Paula) Watts of West Columbia, SC and Brandon Lee (Amanda) Watts of Elgin, SC; grandchildren Tristen, Kaleigh, Anne, and Joshua Watts; and brothers Willis and Michael Arnett. Bill was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Jeanette Kelly. A memorial Service celebrating Bill’s life will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:30 am at West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 350 Wattling Rd. West Columbia, SC 29170. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Gunter Camp & Conference Center, 150 McSwain Dr., West Columbia, SC 29169.