Clay Clifford Watts Obituary (1924 - 2010)

Clay Clifford Watts received his new wings and took his final flight on Jan. 22, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1924 in Murray, Utah to George Clifford Watts and Nellie Clay Watts. He grew up and was educated in Murray. After graduating from high school in 1942, he attended Weber State College and the University of Arkansas.Clay was a WWII veteran, joining the Army Air Corps in 1943 and receiving his pilot’s wings in 1944. After his honorable discharge from the Air Corps, he married Jean L. Rasmussen in 1946. They had two children.Clay was employed by Burroughs Corporation (Unisys) for 39 years where he served as Group Service Manager and traveled in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Montana. He maintained his pilot skills by flying sky divers for ten years and later, owning his own plane. Flying was his passion, but he also enjoyed boating, golfing, and most of all visiting with his friends.He is survived by his daughter, Robyn Newport (Keith) of Woods Cross, Utah: his son, Fred, (Cindy) of Arlington Heights, Illinois; two grandchildren, Steffen Watts and Heather Lewis; and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Charles (Juanita) of Layton, Utah.Funeral services will by at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray, Utah on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at l:00 p.m. Friends and family may gather for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 941 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Ut. 84106. Please include Clay’s name. To donate online, please click here.